News for 2024

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Communication disruptions at Svenska kraftnät

Update, 6 December 14.30: Communication problems resolved at Svenska kraftnät. Svenska kraftnät has had problems during the day with its communication channels. The error was linked to IT measures in the interface with the telecom operator and is now fixed. The communication is working again as it…

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Important public announcement in Kalmar county

Update 3/12 09.18: The important public announcement for Oskarshamn has been revoked and is no longer in effect.

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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.

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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…

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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Update 11/10 09.10: The important public announcement for Strömstad, Västra Götaland County has been revoked and is no longer in effect.

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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Update 5/10 13.20: The important public announcement for Bergvik in Söderhamn has been revoked and is no longer in effect.

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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Update 3 October 19.20: The announcement regarding mobile communication disturbances in Öckerö has been withdrawn and is no longer in effect.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Important public announcement for Rosengård in Malmö municipality, Skåne county

Update 30 August 06.00: The warning has been revoked and is no longer in effect.

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Important public announcement to the public in Hårstahöjden/Håstaskogen in Hudiksvall Municipality, Gävleborg County

Update 21 August, 09:37: The important announcement regarding a fire in two lorries has been revoked and is no longer in effect.

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Recommendations for travellers due to the spread of mpox

There is an ongoing spread of mpox in several african countries. The Public Health Agency of Sweden has issued recommendations for travellers.

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Case of new variant of mpox reported in Sweden

Sweden has gotten its first case of the new variant of the disease mpox. This was announced by the Public Health Agency of Sweden on Thursday.

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Avoid large crowds in the UK

Since the beginning of August, riots have taken place in several British cities. The Swedish Embassy in the UK therefore urges all Swedes who are in the UK to avoid large crowds.

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Important notice to the public in Sockerbruksområdet in Trelleborg municipality

Update 4 August, 12.25: The important announcement regarding a suspected dangerous object i Trelleborg municipality has been revoked and is no longer in effect.

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The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises against all travel to Palestine

Due to the deteriorating security situation, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs has decided on 1 August 2024 to advise against all travel to Palestine.

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The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises against all travel to Israel

Due to the deteriorating security situation, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (UD) has decided on 1 August 2024 to advise against all travel to Israel.

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Road E45 is closed in both directions

Road E45 is closed in both directions Lilla Edetmotet to Sjuntorpsmotet. The closure is due to road damage after previous heavy rain. Choose other roads such as E6 if you are travelling.

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Major IT disruptions around the world

A problem at the cybersecurity company Crowdstrike is currently causing IT disruptions in several parts of the world.

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Important public announcement to the public in Värnamo municipality in Jönköping county

Update 8/7, 21:15: The important announcement regarding a fire in Värnamo has been revoked and is no longer in effect.

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Important public announcement to the public in Eskilstuna, Södermanlands county

Update 2 July, 15.13: The important announcement regarding a fire in Eskilstuna has been revoked and is no longer in effect.

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Important public announcement to the public in Vaggeryd municipality

Update 25 of June, 08.29: The important public announcement is no longer valid.

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Important public announcement to the public in Huddinge municipality

Update 22 of June, 17.00: The important public announcement is no longer valid.

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Important public announcement to the public in the centre of Åsele

Update 3th of June, 23.20: The important public announcement is no longer valid.

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Flooding in northwestern Skåne

Heavy rain has fallen in parts of northwestern Skåne on Thursday, causing flooding and traffic problems.

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Important public announcement for Arvidsjaur

Update 28th May 20:20: The message is no longer valid.

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Important public announcement for Bergsjö

Update 28th May: The message is no longer valid.

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Important public announcement for Örkelljunga

Update 13th of May, 22.48: The important public announcement is no longer valid.

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Solar storm reaches earth: Svenska kraftnät informs about their activities to combat effects

Svenska kraftnät, in charge of the Swedish national power grid, has taken measures to combat effects from the solar storm that is now reaching the earth. As an example, the capacity of the transmission between different electricity areas has been decreased.

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Important public announcement for Östersund

Update 7th of May, 06.48: The important public announcement is no longer valid.

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Important Public Announcement for Nordmaling municipality, Västerbotten county

Update 6/5 06:07: The message is no longer…

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Important notice to the public in Halmstad

Update 29/4 00.59: The message is no longer valid.

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Important notice to the public in Sörby, in Örebro municipality, Örebro county.

Update 28/4 16.10: The message is no longer valid.

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Important Public Announcement for Södertälje, Stockholm County

Update 24/4 08.35: The message is no longer valid.

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Important public announcement for Katrineholm

Update 8th april, 21.31: The message is no longer valid.

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Important Public Announcement for Kiruna

Update 11th march, 13.55 pm: The message is no longer valid.

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Crisis support after roof collapse in shopping center in Östersund

Update 20.40: The crisis support at K-bygg Fresks is no longer ongoing.

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Fire in apartment building in Sundbyberg

A fire broke out around 22:00 on Thursday evening in an apartment block in Sundbyberg. According to the police, 18 people have been taken to hospital by ambulance with varying injuries. Some have injuries that are considered serious. The city of Sundbyberg has crisis support in place.

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Important public announcement for Skara in Västra Götaland county

Update February 25th,07:50: The message is no longer in effect. The warning has been withdrawn.

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Severe bus accident in Heby municipality

A serious accident involving a bus and a car occurred in Heby municipality in Uppsala county on Thursday afternoon. Several people have been taken to hospital by ambulance, according to the Police. Heby municipality has activated its crisis support team.

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🔶 Orange warning for high water discharge in Motala ström

SMHI has issued an orange warning for high flows in Motala ström. The warning applies from Lake Glan down to Norrköping and between Lake Roxen and Glan.

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Warning for flooding in Svartån

🔶SMHI has issued an orange warning for flooding in Svartån in the Östergötland county. There is a risk of consequences for train traffic on the nearby southern main line.

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Important public announcement for Liseberg in Gothenburg and Mölndal

Update February 12th,19:55: The message is no longer in effect. The warning has been withdrawn.

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Freezing rain warning on the west coast

Update, 12 February 09.45: The Swedish weather agency SMHI has issued weather warnings about freezing rain in large parts of Götaland (southern Sweden). An orange level warning (the second most serious level) is in effect for parts of Västra Götaland county. Yellow level warnings have been issued…

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Warning of flooding in Almaån river

SMHI has issued an orange warning for flooding in Almaån.

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Orange weather warning - Wind and snow in the alpine region

🔶 Update, 3 February, 18.15: The weather warning regarding wind and snow in the Härjedal, Jämtland and southern Lapland mountains will be in effect until Sunday morning. The public is strongly advised not to hike in the area during this period.

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Important public announcement to the public in Gränby, Uppsala municipality

Updated 2 February, 00.10: The public warning about a dangerous object in Uppsala has been withdrawn.

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🔺 Red warning for wind in the westernmost county of Norrbotten

During Thursday afternoon and the beginning of the evening, it is expected to be very windy in the west-northwest wind with strong squalls, locally hurricane squalls.

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Orange warning regarding wind and snow in the mountain range

On Thursday 1 February, snow and very strong winds, up to local gales, are expected in the mountain range from Jämtland County and northwards. SMHI has therefore issued orange warnings for wind. No hiking is recommended in mountainous areas.

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Warning for wind and snowfall on the Kalfjället mountain range

🔶 SMHI has issued an orange warning for wind and snowfall in the mountains on Thursday and strongly advises against travelling in the area. This applies to mountain areas in northern Dalarna, Lapland and Jämtland County.

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Orange warning for flooding in river Finspångsån

Rain in combination with intensive snow melt during the last days cause increasing water levels in lakes and increasing water flows. The affected areas are Lake Skutbosjön and lake Dovern south of Finspång. The warning applies from January 27 th.

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Weather warnings - High water discharge and flooding in river Kävlingeån

As a result of snow melting and rainfall, waterflows are quickly increasing along Kävlingeån river in Skåne county. Weather warnings have been issued regarding risk of flooding.

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Orange warning for high water discharge

🔶 SMHI has issued an orange warning for high water discharge in upper Rönne å, River Hörbyån from Hörby to the outlet of Lake Ringsjön.

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Orange warning for wind and snowfall on the bare mountains of northern Dalafjällen, Härjedalsfjällen and southern Jämtlandsfjällen

🔶 SMHI has issued an orange warning for wind and snowfall on the bare mountains of northern Dalafjällen, Härjedalsfjällen and southern Jämtlandsfjällen. SMHI strongly advises people not to go hiking in the mountains, as rescue operations can be risky and take a long time.

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Orange warning for wind and snow from Örnsköldsvik to Umeå

🔶 The Swedish weather agency SMHI has issued an orange level warning regarding fresh wind in combination with persistent snowfall in Västerbotten and Västernorrland County.

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Orange warning for wind and snow Northeastern Ångermanland and southern Västerbotten coastal land

🔶 Occasionally fresh easterly or north-easterly wind in combination with persistent snowfall from 17 January at 16:00 to 18 January at 12:00.

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Orange varning for Wind and snow Bohuslän and western Dalsland

🔶 Snowfall that is expected to be heavy on Wednesday at the same time as the wind increases, which may cause problems in traffic. from 17 January at 00:00 to 13:00.

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Orange warning for wind and snow on Gotland

SMHI has issued a warning for wind in combination with snow for northern Gotland. The warning is valid until 21.00 on Monday 15 January.

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Important Public Announcement for Stallbacka area in Trollhättan, Västra Götaland County.

Updated 12 Jan, 07.55: The public warning about smoke from a fire in Trollhättan has been withdrawn.

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Orange warning regarding wind and snow in the alpine region

🔶 SMHI has issued an orange warning for wind in combination with snowfall for the northern and the Middle Lapland mountains. The warning is valid January 8 at 00:00 - January 10 at 23:00.

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Orange warning for snow and wind in Skåne, Blekinge and Kalmar county

🔶 On Wednesday occational snowfall in combination with wind can cause problems in traffic from northeastern Skåne over Blekinge to southern Kalmar county. The warning applies from midnight the night to 3 January.