Tag: torrential
Thousands are missing after the torrential rains in Libya
At least 5,100 people have been confirmed dead and at least 10,000 people are missing after the severe storm in Libya. But the authorities now fear that the death toll…
At least 2,000 dead after torrential rains
full screen The city of Darnah in eastern Libya is one of the worst affected by the floods. Photo: Government of Libya Via AP/TT Over 2,000 dead bodies have been…
Warning for torrential rain on Gotland
– There are two low pressures that merge into one and move north over the country, up towards Finland, says Emma Härenstam, meteorologist at SMHI. At the most, there may…
After the torrential rain: Road managers appeal to the government
The state must push for more money for road repairs after the recent heavy downpours. This is the opinion of the National Association of Individual Roads, which in a letter…
Warning for torrential rain – risk of sinkholes and landslides
Updated 20:15 | Published 20:06 Torrential rain is expected during the evening and this weekend in several places in southern Sweden. The emergency services see an increased risk of sinkholes…
SMHI warns of torrential rain
During Saturday, large parts of the country are expected to be affected by rain and showers, with a local risk of heavy rain in large quantities, according to SMHI’s latest…
This is how torrential rain can hit valley municipalities – new maps show flood risks
– These can help municipalities to prevent risks in advance. To implement measures to divert, store or control the water in order to protect socially important activities, says Eva-Karin Ljunglund,…
New warnings for torrential rain
Heavy rain is expected to move in over Sweden from the south on Tuesday. SMHI has issued a yellow warning – the lowest of three levels – for torrential rain…
The death toll rises in Slovenia after torrential rains
full screen A flooded area in northern Slovenia on Sunday. Archive image. Photo: AP/TT The death toll rises in Slovenia after several days of widespread downpours and floods. Further deaths…
The death toll rises in Slovenia after torrential rains
Further deaths were reported on Monday, bringing the total death toll to six. Large parts of central and northern Slovenia have been under water since the floods and landslides began…