Eurovision Song Contest 2024
The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 is taking place in Malmö between the 4th and 11th of May. On this page you will find information from the authorities that may be useful for you...
Flooding and very high waterflows
The Swedish weather agency SMHI issued orange level weather warnings for high water discharge and flooding in several counties in January and February 2024.
🔶 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.
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.
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...
Volcanic eruption in Iceland
A major volcanic eruption has occurred on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland. The eruption followed a strong earthquake north of the town of Grindavik at around 9pm on Monday...
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...
Orange warning for snowfall in parts of Dalarna
🔶 SMHI has issued an orange warning for snowfall in parts of northwestern Dalarna. The warning is valid from 3 November 13.00 to 4 November 09.00.
IPA Motala, Östergötlands county
Update October 30th, 13.10: The message is no longer in effect. The warning has been withdrawn.
Swedes are urged to leave Lebanon
Due to the further deterioration of the security situation in Lebanon, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs is urging Swedes travelling in Lebanon to leave the country.