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Risk of water shortages in 2019

Too little rain has led to low groundwater levels in parts of the country. There is a risk that it will be a difficult summer with water shortages in several counties, according to the Geological Survey of Sweden, SGU. Read more about the risk of water shortages here.

Important phone numbers

These phone numbers can be good to note down and keep in your wallet when you are in Sweden.

Published 6/18/2019

Disruptions in Tele2's telecommunications network

Telecom operator Tele2 currently had major disruptions in its telecommunications network. This may make it difficult to reach the emergency number 112. If you have difficulty reaching 112, you should remove the SIM card from your mobile device and try again.

Published 6/10/2019

Important Public Announcement for Härnösand

Update, June 10th 15.10: The warning message concerning smoke from a fire in Härnösand, Västernorrland county has been withdrawn.

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Forest fires 2019

This is where you find verified emergency information about fire bans, fire risk, and forest fires in Sweden.

Emergency warning

Important public announcement, IPA ("Viktigt meddelande till allmänheten" or "VMA") is the system used to alert the Swedish public in case of accidents, serious events, or disruptions of important services. IPAs are distributed through radio and television, and apps like Krisinformation.se. An IPA may also be sent as a text message to mobile phones in the affected area.

Drinking water

Tap water in Sweden is of high quality and is perfectly safe to drink. However, contaminations may occur. Read more about how to handle issues with the drinking water.

Hazards and Risks

Finding Help and Services

Disasters and Incidents