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...
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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...
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...
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.
Terrorism threat level raised
The terrorism threat level has been raised from elevated to high, reports the Swedish Security Service (“Säkerhetspolisen” or “Säpo”).
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.
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...
The authorities' information about the Baltic sea gas leaks
Leaks from the Nordstream 1 and 2 gas pipelines have been detected at several locations in the Baltic Sea, caused by two explosions. There are leaks in the Swedish and Danish...
Fifth dose of the vaccine for the elderly and at-risk groups
The COVID-19 pandemic is not over. In Sweden, we need to be prepared for an increased spread of COVID-19 during the coming autumn and winter season, writes the Public Health...