Warning for high water flows in Norrbotten rivers
The Swedish weather agency SMHI has issued an orange level warning for high water discharge. The warning concerns the river Rautasälven and river Kaitumälven upstream of lake...
Important public announcement for Landskrona, Skåne County
Sunday July 5th 4.10 P.M: The message is no longer valid.
Important public announcement for Bjuv, Skåne county
Update August 9th, 6.40: The message is no longer in effect. The warning has been withdrawn.
Warnings regarding high water discharge and flooding in Torneälven.
SMHI has issued red and orange warnings regarding high water discharge and flooding in the lower parts of River Torneälven.
Nursing home visit ban will be lifted on 1 October
The government has decided that the visitor ban at nursing homes will be lifted on 1 October.
Terrorism threat level raised
The terrorism threat level has been raised from elevated to high, reports the Swedish Security Service (“Säkerhetspolisen” or “Säpo”).
Weather warnings regarding storm gusts issued for parts of Western Sweden
Update on February 8, 23.00: Weather warnings class 2 concerning storm gusts have also been issued for Skåne county, and the islands Öland and Gotland.
Important public announcement for Gotland
Update: 3/1-2019 The warning has been revoked.
Changes related to entry into Sweden and travel abroad
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Utrikesdepartementet) has extended the advice against non-essential travel to most countries around the world until 1st September.
New weather warnings introduced
From 26 October 2021, new weather warnings will replace the old ones. The new warnings will be yellow, orange, and red. The new system is expected to make it easier to understand...