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SE-Alert: A New Channel for Important Public Announcements

This summer, SE-Alert will be introduced as yet another channel for disseminating Important Public Announcements to warn and inform the public in the event of accidents, crises, and, in extreme cases, war.

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WHO: Low risk of global spread of the Andes virus

The World Health Organization (WHO) assesses that the risk of global spread of the Andes virus is low. This follows an outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius.

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High risk of grass and forest fires

There is a high risk of grass and forest fires in parts of the country. Be very careful if you are planning to light a fire outdoors.

SMHI: warnings about fire risk

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The war in the Persian Gulf region

On 28 February 2026, Israel and the United States launched attacks against Iran, which responded with strikes against Israel and other countries in the region. Countries in the area are now experiencing a state of war or conditions closely resembling war. The war has had an impact on transport, which is also affecting Sweden.

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Essential summer information

Important information in several languages about fire bans, water shortages, high temperatures and Sweden's most important phone numbers.