The high temperatures in large parts of Götaland will continue this weekend, but for those struggling in the heat, things will soon ease. On Monday, the heat will definitely be pushed away, says Henrik Reimer, a meteorologist at SMHI.
SwedenThe extreme heat is expected to cause problems on the railways, and this weekend trains will be cancelled on several routes. In addition, the derailment in Bollebygd will affect rail services between Stockholm and Gothenburg for over a week.
SwedenSMHI is warning of high temperatures in several parts of the country this weekend. The warnings are primarily for at-risk groups, including the elderly. Avoid the sun, says professor of geriatrics Sölve Elmståhl.
SwedenA 600-meter freight train derailed in the municipality of Bollebygd, halting rail traffic. Restoration work will take about two weeks, according to the Swedish Transport Administration.
SwedenSMHI warns of high temperatures in large parts of Götaland this weekend. Temperatures could reach 35 degrees Celsius in southeastern Götaland on Saturday, Johan Lundberg, a meteorologist at SMHI, says.
SwedenTwo brothers have been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempted murder and aggravated assault in Kalmar, local media report.
CrimeA patient in his 40s died of a stroke after a delayed diagnosis. Now the Kalmar region is reporting itself to the authorities, SVT Nyheter Småland reports.
SwedenSMHI has issued warnings for high temperatures in parts of Kalmar County and most of Götaland and Värmland this week.
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