The Local Sweden https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Sweden in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed What to do when a flood warning is issued in Sweden Sweden faces a growing risk of flooding as global warming leads to more unpredictable weather patterns. That's why it's important to know what you can do to minimise potential flood-related damages. https://www.thelocal.se/20240724/what-to-do-when-a-flood-warning-is-issued-in-sweden Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:58:49 +0200 what-to-do-when-a-flood-warning-is-issued-in-sweden Climate change could put Malmö's harbour underwater by 'end of century' Everything in Malmö between the central station and the sea will be underwater by the end of the century unless the world takes decisive action against climate change, a new study claims. https://www.thelocal.se/20190702/climate-change-could-put-malms-harbour-underwater-by-end-of-century Tue, 02 Jul 2019 18:02:15 +0200 climate-change-could-put-malms-harbour-underwater-by-end-of-century Sweden readies flood barriers as water rises in the north The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency has sent 900 metres of barriers to the northern Norrbotten county in an effort to shore up the area against high water levels. https://www.thelocal.se/20180513/sweden-sends-900-metres-of-flood-barrier-as-water-rises-in-north Sun, 13 May 2018 15:08:42 +0200 sweden-sends-900-metres-of-flood-barrier-as-water-rises-in-north Ice and floods hit Swedes on drive home At least two people have been killed and several others hospitalised in car accidents across Sweden as heavy rain, flooding, snow and ice hit the country on a day when many were returning home from Christmas. https://www.thelocal.se/20151227/icy-roads-hit-swedes-as-they-return-home-from-christmas Sun, 27 Dec 2015 16:50:18 +0100 icy-roads-hit-swedes-as-they-return-home-from-christmas Sweden's spring floods look set to intensify Sweden's weather agency SMHI has warned that the floods that caused severe disruptions in and around Uppsala on Friday will intensify, and weather warnings were issued for the north and south, too. https://www.thelocal.se/20130420/47458 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:11:00 +0200 47458 Heavy rains strike north of Sweden On Tuesday torrential rain flooded many roads in Sundsvall on the eastern coast of Sweden, a major power outage in the area was caused by the ensuing thunderstorms and a man in his sixties was taken to hospital after being struck by lightning. https://www.thelocal.se/20110712/34894 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:07:00 +0200 34894 Heavy rains forecast for eastern Sweden Heavy rains have been forecast for the east coast of Sweden as the Meteorological Institute (Sveriges meteorologiska och hydrologiska institut - SMHI) issued a warning for northern areas. https://www.thelocal.se/20100804/28182 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:40:00 +0200 28182 Fires, floods and tornado winds as storm rolls in Fires, floods, overturned trees and a tornado all hit western Värmland in central Sweden within the course of an hour on Monday as a storm front pushed in at around midnight. https://www.thelocal.se/20100713/27752 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:23:00 +0200 27752 Spring floods threaten northern Sweden Sweden's meteorological agency SMHI has issued flood warnings in several areas across northern parts of Sweden as water levels rise with the spring floods. https://www.thelocal.se/20100521/26770 Fri, 21 May 2010 10:07:00 +0200 26770 Warm weather heightens risk of spring floods The recent warmer weather across many parts of Sweden has started to melt the winter's record snow falls, bringing with it a heightened risk of flooding. https://www.thelocal.se/20100319/25622 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:43:00 +0100 25622 Spring floods to threaten Sweden The Swedish meteorological service warns of the possibility of severe flooding with a spring thaw. At greatest risk are the areas of Götaland in southern Sweden and the mid-Sweden province of Södermanland. https://www.thelocal.se/20100224/25184 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:32:00 +0100 25184