Weather warning for strong winds
SMHI, the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, has issued an orange weather warning for wind that affects parts of Jämtland, Härjedalen, Hälsingland and Medelpad.
The authorities about the new coronavirus variant Omicron
The Swedish Public Health Agency (Folkhälsomyndigheten) updates the recommendations on entry from a number of countries in southern Africa. This is due to a new variant of the...
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.
Extension of several Covid-19 restrictions
The government announces that the following restrictions will be extended because of the spread of Covid-19.
People aged between 18 and 65 are recommended to have a third dose
The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends that people between the ages of 18 and 65 should be offered a third booster dose of the vaccine. The dose is to be administered...
Proposal for measures to reduce the spread of Covid-19
The Swedish Public Health Agency has developed a proposal for infection control measures that will apply from 1st December. The measures concern how indoor public gatherings and...
SMHI (SWEDISH METEOROLOGICAL AND HYDROLOGICAL INSTITUTE): Warning for very heavy snow
Update 2 November 10.30: An orange-level weather warning is in effect for Gotland regarding wind and heavy snowfall. The weather may cause traffic disruptions during Thursday.
Weather warnings for winds and snow
Update 15 January 15.10: An orange-level weather warning has been issued for strong winds and snow for the mountainous parts in Norrbotten, Dalarna and south Jämtland.
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...
Severe flooding in Gävle and Dalarna
Update 20 August 08.35: Severe flooding has affected parts of Gävleborg and Dalarna counties, causing disturbances in traffic and some municipal services. Here, you find...