About the floods in Spain
Update 15.20 on 12 November 2024: Spanish authorities warn of new rainstorms in several parts of Spain in the coming days. The Swedish embassy advises those in the affected areas to follow the instructions from local authorities and minimise movement within the region.
Important public announcement to the public in Bollnäs and Freluga, Bollnäs municipality, Gävleborg county.
Update 14 October 17.25: Bollnäs municipality and Helsingevatten announce that the drinking water is safe to drink and can now be used. Original message: Important public announcement to the public in Bollnäs and Freluga, Bollnäs municipality, Gävleborg county. The water of the HelsingeVatten…
Important public announcement in Strömstad, Västra Götaland county
Update 11/10 09.10: The important public announcement for Strömstad, Västra Götaland County has been revoked and is no longer in effect.
Important public announcement in Söderhamn , Gävleborg county
Update 5/10 13.20: The important public announcement for Bergvik in Söderhamn has been revoked and is no longer in effect.
Important public announcement for Öckerö municipality, Västra Götaland county
Update 3 October 19.20: The announcement regarding mobile communication disturbances in Öckerö has been withdrawn and is no longer in effect.
Important public announcement in Sandviken, municipality of Sandviken, Gävleborgs län.
There is a heavy fire in a terraced house in Hantverkarbacken. The rescue leader urges everyone in the areas Hantverkarbacken, Örta and Jernvallen to go indoors and close doors, windows and ventilation if you feel uncomfortable by the smell of smoke.
Important public announcement in Hisingen, Göteborg
Update 25/9 20.20: The important public announcement for Hisingen, Göteborg, has been revoked and is no longer in effect.
Important public announcement in Kalix and Grytnäs in Kalix municipality, Norrbotten county
Update 23 September 2024: The public warning regarding a fire in Kalix has been withdrawn and is no longer in effect.
Damaged ship being towed
A damaged ship loaded with ammonium nitrate is being towed towards Klaipedia in Lithuania. On the afternoon of Friday 20 September, the ship was on the south coast of Norway.
Important public announcement in Vislanda in Alvesta municipality, Kronoberg county
Update 20/9 07.48: The important public announcement for Vislanda in Alvesta municipality, has been revoked and is no longer in effect.
About the floods in Europe
Major flooding continues to affect parts of Europe following the passage of storm Boris over the past week. In several countries, authorities have issued warnings.
Important public announcement to the public in Hultsfred, Kalmar county
Update 9/9 16:29: The important public announcement for Hultsfred has been revoked and is no longer in effect.
Important public announcement for Trollhättan, Västra Götaland county
Update 8/9 17.09: The important public announcement for Malmö has been revoked and is no longer in effect.
Important public announcement for Malmö
Update September 7, 02.20: The important public announcement for Malmö has been revoked and is no longer in effect.
Important public announcement to the public in Häljestorp in Vänersborg Municipality, Västra Götaland County
Update September 1, 08.45: The important public announcement has been revoked and is no longer in effect.