Drought
Essential news and info regarding drought in Sweden
IN MAPS: What's the water shortage situation in Sweden right now?
Sweden's state forecaster SMHI warned on Tuesday that large parts of Sweden are facing water shortages this summer, with several major rivers likely to dry up almost completely if it does not rain soon.
Swedish regions impose stricter fire bans as drought continues
Regional governments across central Sweden tightened their bans on campfires, bonfires and barbecues on Monday, as Sweden's dry spell heightened the risk of forest fires.
Sweden may be heading for a new water crisis this summer
Swedish authorities warn of a repeat of last year's water shortage if the dry weather continues. And some areas already have a hosepipe ban in place.
Risk of wildfires in southern Sweden as temperatures rise
Increasing temperatures following a long dry spell mean there's a significant risk of wildfires in many of the southern parts of the country.
How the long, dry summer has affected Sweden's Christmas trees
Christmas trees grown in Sweden are more vividly green after a summer of extreme drought, but there is also a risk of a shortage of the firs and spruces.
Sweden’s fries could get shorter after hot summer
French fries in Sweden could be about to get shorter, with hot summer resulting in poor harvests across Europe.
Disposable grills may be permanently binned in Sweden
Following a summer of record wildfires that burned roughly 250,000 hectares of forest, Swedish retailers and local groups are proposing a permanent end to the sale of disposable grills.
The Swedish island that's suffering a water crisis
The story of how an island with an 800 kilometre coastline is running out of water, and what is being done to stop it (text and video).
Wildfires put climate on the agenda in Swedish election
Sweden's record heatwave of wildfires and drought have caused the environment to become the second most important issue after immigration before the September 9th general election, according to a new poll.
Sweden faces 'extreme' risk of even more wildfires
Sweden is facing an "extreme" risk of more wildfires in coming days, authorities warned on Monday.
German firefighters arrive in Sweden to fight scathing flames
Help from Germany has arrived in Sweden in order to fight an outbreak of forest fires described as the most serious in modern times.
Sweden wildfire inferno: 'This could escalate'
The wildfire situation in Sweden may get worse before it gets better, authorities have warned.
EU countries send aircraft to Sweden to help fight wildfires
France, Germany and Lithuania are all among the countries that have stepped up to help Sweden, which is battling its worst wildfire season of modern times.
'There hasn't been a proper rainfall in weeks': Swedish farmers struggle with drought crisis
Swedish farmers are struggling to feed their animals and many are even having to lead cows to early slaughter after an unusually harsh drought caught the country unprepared.
Sweden mulls political aid for drought-hit farmers
Sweden’s government is preparing economic relief for farmers hit by this summer’s dry weather.
Sweden hit by wildfires and drought as heatwave continues
Sweden's heatwave shows no sign of ending, but there is a risk of forest fires in almost all of the country, and the drought is a problem for farmers.
Dry Swedish summer creates forest fire risk and low water levels
An unusually dry summer in Sweden has left meteorologists fretting about low water levels and the prospect of forest fires.
Sweden's water shortage: What you need to know
It may not be something commonly associated with a northern European nation, but Sweden is currently fretting over water shortages in several parts of the country, and there are already visible consequences. Here's everything you need to know about the situation.
Water shortages to force Middle East cooperation
A report jointly funded by the Swedish and Swiss governments warned on Thursday of acute water shortages in the Middle East that would force feuding neighbours in the region to cooperate to address them.
Fungal disease threatens Swedish wheat harvest
The wheat harvest in many parts of Sweden is under threat by the fungus disease Tilletia contraversa (dwarf bunt).
Summer drought threatens harvest
After the harsh winter and hot July, forecasts for this season's harvest in Sweden make difficult reading for the country's farmers.