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The war in the Persian Gulf region

On 28 February 2026, Israel and the United States launched attacks against Iran, which responded with strikes against Israel and other countries in the region. Countries in the area are now experiencing a state of war or conditions closely resembling war. The war has had an impact on transport, which is also affecting Sweden.

Published 4/22/2026

Schools in Borlänge will open as usual tomorrow

Borlänge Municipality will open all schools as usual tomorrow, Thursday. This is because the police have assessed that there is no longer any ongoing threat.

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High risk of grass and forest fires

There is a high risk of grass and forest fires in parts of the country. Please take great care when lighting fires or operating heavy machinery outdoors.

SMHI: warnings about fire risk

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Protect yourself against flooding

Spring usually brings high water levels and flooding. These can be caused by factors such as snowmelt or heavy rainfall. Here’s how you can prepare.

Warnings and advisories from SMHI

Sweden's preparedness for nuclear accidents

Sweden has three active nuclear power plants. They are located in Uppsala, Halland and Kalmar counties. Read more about Sweden's preparedness for nuclear accidents, and what you can do to protect yourself.