Forest fires 2018
This page is archived and will not be updated. In July 2018 there were large forest fires in different parts of Sweden. This is where information and warnings from the Swedish...
Orange warning for wind and snow from Örnsköldsvik to Umeå
🔶 The Swedish weather agency SMHI has issued an orange level warning regarding fresh wind in combination with persistent snowfall in Västerbotten and Västernorrland County.
Important Public Announcement for Nordmaling, Västerbotten county
Update 22 July 11.13: The warning has been revoked. The danger is over.
The investigation of the summer's forest fires has been completed
During the summer of 2018, Sweden was hit by the most extensive forest fires in modern times. The investigation reviewing the management of the forest fires has now been completed.
Swedish Embassy in France on demonstrations in Paris
Due to demonstrations and unrest in Paris, the embassy urges the public to avoid places where unrest exists and to follow local authorities recommendations.
How Sweden works with climate adaptation
Adaptation efforts concerning a warmer climate take place in Swedish society at different levels and in many different areas.
Sweden's climate goals
In 2017, Sweden's Riksdag adopted a climate policy framework which consists of climate goals, climate legislation and a climate policy council.
Heightened state of alert and war
To strengthen the country's defence capability, the state of alert may be heightened. During a state of heightened alert, all of society must work together to ensure essential...
SGU: "Risk of difficult summer with low groundwater levels"
The groundwater situation in the run up to the summer has deteriorated since the recent drought. This is what the latest monthly report from SGU, Sweden's geological survey,...
Risk of fire and fire bans
One small spark can result in a major wildfire. Read more about what to bear in mind before lighting a fire or barbecuing in the forest or fields.