News for 2023

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Orange warning for wind and snow west of lake Vättern

During Monday, occasional heavy snowfall with fresh easterly wind which can cause problems in traffic. The warning applies from 1 January at…

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Orange warning for wind and snow in Dalsland

Update 31/12 at 09.10: The warning has been extended in time and now applies from 19:00 New Year's Eve until 2/1 at 08:00. During this time occasional heavy snowfall with fresh easterly wind which can cause problems in traffic.

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Important public announcement in Västmanland

Update 25 December 18.55: The announcement about smoke from a fire in Västerås is no longer valid.

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Weather warning: Rising sea levels in Skåne and Halland

The Swedish weather agency SMHI has issued a weather warning (orange, the second most severe) for southern Halland and north-west Skåne.

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Shooting in the center of Prague

A shooting has occurred in the central parts of Prague in the Czech Republic. People in the area are advised to follow the advice and instructions of local authorities.

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Orange warning for high sea level

🔶 The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, SMHI, has issued a orange wheather warning regarding high sea levels on the coastal stretch between Malmö and Varberg in western Skåne and southern Halland.

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Orange weather warning because of intense snowfall in Gävleborg

🔶 The Swedish weather agency SMHI has issued an orange level warning because of heavy snowfall in southern parts Gävleborg county. The warning is valid from midnight on Friday.

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Volcanic eruption in Iceland

A major volcanic eruption has occurred on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland. The eruption followed a strong earthquake north of the town of Grindavik at around 9pm on Monday evening. The eruption does not present a threat to life.

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Orange weather warning regarding wind and snow in the alpine region

🔶 In Northern Jämtlandsfjällen and southernmost Västerbottensfjällen very strong westerly winds are expected together during tuesday with heavy snowfall, which may, among other things, lead to reduced visibility.

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Weather warning regarding strong winds and snowfall in the mountains

The Swedish weather authority SMHI has issued an orange level warning for wind in combination with snowfall for Lapplandsfjällen and northern parts of Jämtlandsfjällen. The warning is valid from Saturday evening.

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Important Public Announcement for Härryda

Update December 3th, 18.30: The message is no longer in effect. The warning has been withdrawn.

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Important Public Announcement for Vagnhärad

Update December 2th, 10.30: The message is no longer in effect. The warning has been withdrawn.

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Orange warning for wind and snow in coastal regions of Västerbotten

SMHI has issued an orange warning for wind and snow in coastal regions of Västerbotten. The warning applies from 28 November at 08:00 – 29 November at 07:00.

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Important Public Announcement (IPA) for Själevad, Örnsköldsviks kommun, Västernorrlands län

Update November 20th, 06.50: The message is no longer in effect. The warning has been withdrawn.

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Important Public Announcement (IPA) for Perstorp, Skåne län

Update November 20th, 07.55: The message is no longer in effect. The warning has been withdrawn.

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Flooding in Hörby

The water level in the Hörbyån river has risen sharply after rain, causing flooding in parts of Hörby. Avoid flooded areas. If you drive a car, choose alternative routes.

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Embassy of Sweden on the risk of volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland

There is now seismic activity and a risk of volcanic eruption in the Reykjanes area. Swedes traveling to Iceland are encouraged to regularly review information from local authorities and the travel information on Sweden Abroad.

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Important message to the public in Sörbyängen/Ladugårdsängen in Örebro municipality.

Update November 4th, 20.30: The message is no longer in effect. The warning has been withdrawn.

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Orange warning for wind and wind in combination with snowfall

🔶 SMHI has issued an orange warning for wind in large parts of the Lapland mountains and an orange warning for wind in combination with snowfall for parts of Västerbotten. The warnings come into effect on 4 November.

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Orange warning for wind and snow in higher terrain along the Västernorrland coast

🔶 SMHI has issued an orange warning for wind and snow in higher terrain along the Västernorrland coast from 3 November at 19:00 to 4 November at 15:00.

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Orange for Snow in large parts of Härjedalen and small parts of Jämtland and Hälsingland

🔶 SMHI has issued a warning for snow in Orange - Snow Large parts of Härjedalen and small parts of Jämtland and Hälsingland. From the 3 November at 17:00 to 4 November at 17:00 .

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Orange warning for snowfall in parts of Dalarna

🔶 SMHI has issued an orange warning for snowfall in parts of northwestern Dalarna. The warning is valid from 3 November 13.00 to 4 November 09.00.

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Red warning for high water discharge in central parts of Värmland county and the coastal area of Gävleborg county

🔺 SMHI has issued a red warning for high water discharge for the coastal area of Gävleborg ond southern Västernorrland county. Snowmelt and heavy rainfall in combination with high soil water content causes high discharge in streams and small rivers.

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Orange warning for wind and snow in Northern Gävleborg and southernmost Västernorrland coastal land

🔶 SMHI has issued an orange warning for wind and snow in Northern Gävleborg and southernmost Västernorrland coastal land 31 October at 21:00 – 1 November at 18:00.

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IPA Motala, Östergötlands county

Update October 30th, 13.10: The message is no longer in effect. The warning has been withdrawn.

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Orange warnings for snowfall in Svealand and Gävleborg counties

🔶 SMHI has issued two orange warnings for snowfall. From Monday evening until Tuesday morning, occasional heavy snowfall is expected in southwestern Svealand. From Monday evening until Tuesday morning, occasional heavy snowfall is expected in central Svealand and Gävleborg County.

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Swedes are urged to leave Lebanon

Due to the further deterioration of the security situation in Lebanon, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs is urging Swedes travelling in Lebanon to leave the country.

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🔶Orange warning for high water level in Skåne

Update October 21 at 09.30: SMHI has downgraded the warning to a yellow warning. The yellow warning for high water levels along the southern coast of Skåne is valid until 22.00 on October 21.

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Ministry for Foreign Affairs on shooting in Brussels

The Foreign Ministry is aware that there was a shooting in Brussels on Monday evening and that there are reports in the media that two Swedish citizens have been shot. Swedes are asked to be vigilant and to contact their relatives.

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Evacuation of Swedish citizens from Israel and Palestine

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has started to help Swedish citizens leave the conflict area by air.

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The rescue service about a large landslide on the E6 in Stenungsund

A major landslide has occurred on road E6 at Stenungsund. According to the rescue services, the landslide is approximately 150 meters long. A number of people and vehicles as well as buildings are affected. Road users and the public are asked to avoid the area.

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🔶 Orange warning regarding wind and snow in Norrbotten county

SMHI has issued an orange warning regarding wind and snow in Norrbotten county. Snowfall in combination with wind that can create problems in car and train traffic.

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Terrorism threat level raised

The terrorism threat level has been raised from elevated to high, reports the Swedish Security Service (“Säkerhetspolisen” or “Säpo”).

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Important Public Announcement for Mora, Dalarna County

Update August 15th, 08.15: The message is no longer in effect. The warning has been withdrawn.

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Red warning for high water discharge and flooding in Gavleån River

🔺 Recent rain has caused extremely high flows and flooding in the Gavleån River. SMHI has issued a red alert, which is the most serious level of SMHI weather alerts.

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Important public announcement for Bjuv, Skåne county

Update August 9th, 6.40: The message is no longer in effect. The warning has been withdrawn.

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Important public announcement in Åre Municipality, Jämtland County

Update August 8th, 10.25: The warning regarding flooding in Åre has been withdrawn, but the residents of Åre are being asked to stay away from Susabäcken.

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Orange flood warning

🔶 SMHI has issued an orange flood warning in the counties of Gävleborg, Halland, Kronoberg, Dalarna and Värmland. The risk of flooding is a result of the recent heavy rainfall.

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Warnings for high water levels

🔺 SMHI has issued a red warning for high water levels in the counties of Västra Götaland, Värmland, Jönköping and Örebro. There are also yellow warnings for high water levels and for rain and torrential rain in other areas.

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Important Public Announcement for Ljusne, Gävleborg County

Update July 15th 03.38 AM: The message is no longer valid. The warning has been withdrawn.

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Serious accident at Gröna Lund in Stockholm

A serious accident has occurred in a ride at the amusement park Gröna Lund in Stockholm. Several people are injured and the park is closed until further notice.

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Important public announcement for Mörby Rosendal in Vallentuna municipality, Stockholm county

Update 21.35 on 22 June 2023: The warning regarding a fire in Vallentuna has been withdrawn. Original message: An industry building is on fire. There is extensive smoke from the fire and a risk of explosions, because of gas cylinders kept there.

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Warning for high water flows in Norrbotten rivers

The Swedish weather agency SMHI has issued an orange level warning for high water discharge. The warning concerns the river Rautasälven and river Kaitumälven upstream of lake Kaitumjaure in Norrbotten county.

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MSB urges the general public to be cautious due to extreme fire risk

There is extreme risk of fire throughout the country. A small spark can create a large fire. The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) therefore urges the public to be cautious and to comply with the fire bans issued in many parts of the country.

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Important Public Announcement for Luleå

Update June 16 13:12: The warning has been withdrawn and is no longer in effect.

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Important Public Announcement for Skelleftehamn

Update June 13 12.00: The warning has been withdrawn and is no longer in effect.

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Important Important Public Announcement Regarding Fire and smoke

Update June 9th: The warning has been withdrawn and is no longer in effect.

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Important Public Announcement for Jordbro

Update May 24th: The warning has been withdrawn and is no longer in effect.

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Warnings regarding high water discharge and flooding in Torneälven.

SMHI has issued red and orange warnings regarding high water discharge and flooding in the lower parts of River Torneälven.

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Important public announcement for Göteborg and Mölndal

Update 26 april 16.25pm: The message is no longer valid.

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Important public announcement: Fire in Borgholm, Öland

Update April 19th: The warning has been withdrawn and is no longer in effect.

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Important public announcement: Fire in Berghem, Umeå

Update April 15th: The warning has been withdrawn and is no longer in effect.

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Important Public Announcement Fire and smoke

Update March 29th 19.55: The warning has been withdrawn and is no longer in effect.

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Orange warning for wind and snow

🔶 SMHI has issued an orange warning for wind and snow regarding Northern Götaland, Eastern Sveland and Northern Skåne. The heavy snowfall in combination with windy weather can lead to traffic disruptions and power outages.

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Orange warning regarding wind and snow in the alpine region

SMHI has issued a orange warning regarding wind and snow in parts of Härjedals and Jämtlandsfjällen. The warning applies 3 March at 05:00 – 20:00.

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Important Public Announcement

An Important Public Announcement regarding fire and smoke has been issued for Åhus, Kristianstad municipality in Skåne County. People are urged to avoid the area of Äspet, to go inside and close doors, windows and vents.

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Orange warning regarding wind and snow in the alpine region

SMHI has issued a orange warning regarding wind and snow in the Northern Lapland mountains. The warning applies from 27 February at 02:00 – 2 Marc at 06:00.

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Important public announcement for Jämtland county

Update Febryary 22, 17.55: The warning has been withdrawn and is no longer in effect.

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Orange warning for wind in parts of the west coast

SMHI has issued a orange warning for wind in western Scania, southwestern Kronoberg, Western Halland and up to southwestern Bohuslän.

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Orange warning for wind and snow in the Northern Lapland mountains

SMHI has issued a orange warning for wind and snow in the Northern Lapland mountains. The warning applies from Tuesday 24 January at 20.00 to Wednesday 25 January at 14.00.

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Flood warnings in parts of southern Sweden

🔺 Rain and snow melt caused lakes to flood and rivers to overflow. The Swedish meteorological agency SMHI issued weather warnings for flooding and high water discharge in parts of southern and central Sweden. Here you will find information about the warning levels.

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Flood warnings in parts of southern Sweden

🔺 Rain and snow melt caused lakes to flood and rivers to overflow. The Swedish meteorological agency SMHI issued weather warnings for flooding and high water discharge in parts of southern and central Sweden. Here you will find information about the warning levels.

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Thailand and Covid-19 entry restrictions

Update, 9 January 2023, 10.55: Thailand revokes its earlier decision to introduce Covid-19 vaccination requirements for those wishing to enter the country.

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Negative Covid-19 test required for entry from China

The government is now introducing temporary entry restrictions on travel from China. This means that travellers from China must present a certificate for a negative Covid-19 test results upon arrival in Sweden.

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Orange warning for wind and snow

SMHI has issued a orange warning for wind and snow for parts of Västernorrland County's coastal land 8 January at 01:00 – 9 January at…

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Important Public Announcement for Uppsala in Uppsala county

Update January 4 20.25: The warning has been withdrawn and is no longer in effect.

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🔶 Orange weather warning – Wind and snow

A low pressure will pass east over southern Götaland during Wednesday and it will occasionally bring heavy snowfall in combination with strong winds over northern Götaland.