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Torrential rain and freak storms caused havoc in large areas in South Eastern Norway Monday afternoon and evening. Several thousand homes in Hedmark were still without electricity Tuesday morning.

In several towns and villages floodwaters filled basements and blocked traffic, and trees were blown down across streets and highways. In several places hail the size of tennis balls damaged car windows.

There are no reports of injuries.

Meanwhile, in neighbouring Sweden, the nation's largest forest fire in 40 years is still raging out of control north of Stockholm. A number of hamlets have been evacuated. One person has been found dead. The fire covers around 100 square kilometres.