Orange warning for wind and snow in Dalsland
Update 31/12 at 09.10: The warning has been extended in time and now applies from 19:00 New Year's Eve until 2/1 at 08:00. During this time occasional heavy snowfall with fresh...
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.
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 warnings for snowfall in Svealand and Gävleborg counties
🔶 SMHI has issued two orange warnings for snowfall. From Monday evening until Tuesday morning, occasional heavy snowfall is expected in southwestern Svealand. From Monday...
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.
Ministry for Foreign Affairs on shooting in Brussels
The Foreign Ministry is aware that there was a shooting in Brussels on Monday evening and that there are reports in the media that two Swedish citizens have been shot. Swedes are...
Evacuation of Swedish citizens from Israel and Palestine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has started to help Swedish citizens leave the conflict area by air.
The rescue service about a large landslide on the E6 in Stenungsund
A major landslide has occurred on road E6 at Stenungsund. According to the rescue services, the landslide is approximately 150 meters long. A number of people and vehicles as...