Tag: Flood
Finland is preparing an aid package for flood-ravaged Libya
Finland plans to send tents, blankets, sleeping pads and water canisters, the Ministry of the Interior said.
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg's cage fight feud takes a new turn
He also mentioned that the fight might take place in Italy. However, Zuckerberg, the owner of Meta, responded to Musk’s claims with a statement posted on Threads, urging people not to believe everything the Tesla CEO says. Zuckerberg expressed his enthusiasm for the sport of fighting and his readiness to accept Musk’s challenge. However, he…
Finland’s “thunderstorm of the decade” to peak early on Tuesday
The storm is tracking toward Finland from the Baltics. It is currently forecast to hit southern parts of the country tomorrow morning and central parts of the country by noon, ultimately reaching even southern parts of Lapland. Only the northernmost parts of the country will be spared from the heavy rains, strong winds and intense…
The earthquake in Morocco, the G20 meeting ends and Stig Dagerman 100 years
In the first hour: Latest news from Morocco after the earthquake. The death toll continues to rise. Reportage from Västmanland, where post-flood work is still ongoing after the floods. Swine fever discovered in Sweden – hear about the spread of infection among animals and the connection to global warming One year since the parliamentary election.…
Heavy rains cause flooding in Helsinki
The rains led to rainwater running through the roof of the Kamppi shopping center and flooding the ground floor.
Glacial flood on the river Fremri-Emstruá very likely
The owners of summer cottages in Emstruskála (between Landmannalaugar and Þórsmörk) reported a strong smell of sulfur this morning. According to Böðvar Sveinsson, a natural disaster expert at the Icelandic Meteorological Institute, minor flooding is common at this time of year and accompanied by a strong sulfur smell. The Fremri-Emstruá River originates on the Entujökull…
Finland’s average electricity price falls into negative territory
In practice, the oversupply of emission-free electricity is mainly due to the spring flood, which is supercharged hydropower production.
Roads and fields were still flooded in Western Lapland
Tornionjokilaakso, located on the border of Finland and Sweden, is experiencing the highest floods in more than half a century.
In Finnish Lapland, preparations are being made for the flood peaks of the weekend
Rescue services in Lapland have been busy since Thursday evening due to the flood situation in Tornionjoki.
Thursday’s papers: Coalition forming, flood risk, veterans day
Helsingin Sanomat’s sources expect formal government negotiations to begin between the NKP, the Basic Finns, the RKP and the Christian Democrats, but without guarantees of success.
The results of sanctions, the abolition of the dance permit and Nazis in the Greek elections
Hour 1: G7 and new sanctions against Russia – how do they get the best results? Wind power as an identity marker Floods in Italy Chronicle by Nina Wormbs The panel Hour 2: The dance permit is abolished – but what happens now? Public Service Degerfors library – a viral success Elections in Greece FPÖ…
The bears of the Helsinki Zoo wake up
Bears also enjoy scratching their thick winter fur in trees, snow and on a swing. They even slid down snowy hills looking for treats buried under the snow, freshly dug grass being a particular favorite. According to the zookeepers, the bears slept exceptionally well while hibernating, and did not wake up once during the long…
Strong storm hits Denmark
Worst since 2016?DMI wrote that the storm has the potential to become so among the most powerful that have hit Denmark since Urd hit Denmark in 2016. It is thus believed that Otto will be more potent than the two storms from 2022, Malik and Nora. Along with strong winds, the storm is also expected…
The security threat from China, wing move and Demirok takes over the baton.
Hour 1: Russia obscures the view of the threat from China – can we have several hotbeds of conflict in our heads at the same time? The Finns continue to make common cause with Sweden in the NATO issue. But for how long? The Koran burnings – but the outrage in the Middle East is…
Denmark soaks through the wettest January in over 150 years
The new normIt was especially the first half of the month that contributed to the new record. It rained every day somewhere in the country and the 21.1mm that fell on January 4th made it the wettest day in January history. The downpour led to several floods around Denmark. Central, western and southern Jutland were…
Industrial and retail strikes are approaching in February
After wage negotiations have stalled in several sectors, Finland may face a flood of industrial and retail strikes.
Flooding in many parts of the capital area
There is currently heavy flooding in the area of the capital. The torrential weather has not yet reached its peak and is expected to worsen further as the day progresses. Police say visibility is poor, there is a lot of ice in many places, and pedestrians are urged to exercise caution. The conditions on the…
Center for Young People among Groups to Support Cannabis Decriminalization
The youth wing of the center has now joined other political groups to support the decriminalization of cannabis and the cultivation and sale of the plant for medical purposes. The issue was discussed at a meeting of the youth party delegation over the weekend. Attitudes towards cannabis have become more permissive over the years. Citizen…
Flood warning to southern Finland when river levels rise
The regions of southern and south-western Finland have been given flood warnings on Sundays and Mondays, as heavy rains and melting snow raise the surface of rivers. Warning issued (in English) vesi.fi The site is jointly maintained by the Finnish Environment Institute and the Finnish Meteorological Institute, as well as the nationwide network of Ely…
Right now: The police flooded with stones in Örebro
The police have got back away in connection with the fact that they are overlooking stones from counter-demonstrators. They have gathered to protest against a Koran burning that the Danish right-wing extremist Rasmus Paludan intends to carry out. Hear Sveriges Radio’s reporter on site.
The dry, cold weather of March keeps the floods under control
The dry, cold weather of March keeps the floods under control
The downpour that drowned Gävle in one night
Cars got stuck in flooded viaducts and the Gävle residents’ homes and basements were drowned when the rain masses poured in. The schools were closed, traffic was paralyzed and the rescue service could not reach out to everyone who sounded the alarm. But in the midst of all the chaos, something fantastic is happening –…
When is the best time to take out a loan?
Let’s be honest here, not everyone has a savings account or pocket money that they can rely on when something unexpected happens. Sometimes you need money as quickly as possible, but you do not have many options at your disposal. Such situations can force you to take out a loan. You can always go to…
How to deal with misinformation in the propaganda war
We are currently flooded with information from both established media and news agencies, but also from unknown senders, not least on social media. How do you sort through all the information in the major newsrooms and how do you do it at home at the computer screen? Listen to Anne Lagercrantz, head of the news…
February on its way to being among the wettest in history
Jutland got the worst out of it It was especially Jutland that saw the most rain, with some areas having experienced over 150 mm so far (see photo above). Unless there is another huge flood of some sort, the 2020 record of 135.8 mm will not be reached, DMI claims. For more information about storms…
Rising temperatures are flooding, damaging you
Warm temperatures, rain and melting snow together have wreaked havoc on several roads around the country, says Fintraffic’s Traffic Management Center. Antti-Jussi PalmroosOn Wednesday, the executive director of the traffic control center urged motorists to be especially careful to avoid holes in road surfaces now filled with water. "You are being repaired, but more and…
Russia’s Norilsk Nickel greener in 2021
The company continued to implement its ESG strategy, which aims to reduce its environmental impact in its operating areas. In 2021, Kola’s MMC metallurgical store in Monchegorsk was closed on March 20, after which all the copper concentrate previously processed at this plant has been sent to the Norilsk division for further processing. As a…
HKM Zvolen in search of Tipos Extraliga leader after 5th straight win
BRATISLAVA, January 15 (Xinhua) – In the 34th round of the Slovak ice hockey premiere Tipos Extraliga, second-ranked HKM Zvolen surpassed newcomers HC Grotto Presov to stay in the hunt for the top spot with five points behind leader HC Slovan Bratislava. Defending champions HKM Zvolen had the away match well under control and led…
Cold but beautiful: Light pillars adorn the Finnish horizon
Frost in winter can produce quite wonderful lighting effects. As an example, since Tuesday night, Lahti residents have been actively sharing images of vertical light poles from street lights across the city. "The phenomenon is reminiscent of floodlights that were used to detect planes in the sky during the war." I show Hannu Valta, A…
There may be a glacial flood from Grímsvötn
A constantly updated report from the Icelandic Meteorological Institute shows that the ice at the top of Grímsvötn volcano is melting quite rapidly. Civil Defense geologist Björn Oddsson told Vísir that floods can be expected in the next few days. Such a flood is often accompanied by an eruption. “In Grímsvötn, the melt water collects…
Denmark allocates millions in aid to Ethiopia
War, drought and grasshoppers Mortensen said it was important for the EU to stand together and send a joint statement to the Ethiopian government that the current escalation of conflict is not sustainable. This year alone, Denmark has earmarked DKK 143 million to help protect the millions of internally displaced people, prevent and treat malnutrition…
Strong earthquake near Bárðarbunga
A magnitude 4 earthquake shook the Bárðarbunga caldera around 7am. Earthquakes of this magnitude occur regularly there. It is the second largest volcano in the country and one of the most active. The epicenter of the earthquake was 4.6 kilometers northeast of Bárðarbunga at a depth of 1.3 kilometers. According to the measurements of the…
The autumn storm hit Finland on Friday
A strong autumn storm that swept much of Finland on Friday and has strong winds, rain, sleet and snow, which is expected to continue on Saturday. From mid-Friday, the strongest winds blew to the southern seaside town of Porvoo, where the wind speed increased by 30.1 m / s. Weather conditions have called for warnings…
Indian women’s soccer teams beat Bahrain 5-0
Manama [Bahrain], October 11 (ANI): The Indian women’s soccer team put on a dominant show against Bahrain to record a giant 5-0 victory at Hamad Town Stadium in Hamad Town, on Sunday. Thomas Dennerby’s girls sent out a strong message with this astonishing victory after the heartbreaking 0-1 defeat against Tunisia in their previous friendly…
Threats in Seyðisfjörður due to the risk of landslides
The National Police Commissioner, in consultation with the East Iceland Police Commissioner, decided to declare a civil protection level in Seyðisfjörður due to the risk of landslides. After heavy rainfall in recent days, the Meteorological Institute’s measuring devices that monitor the slope above Seyðisfjörður have begun to show the displacement of a large piece of…
The sixth town was evacuated due to the risk of landslides
The sixth farm, Nípá í Útkinn, was evacuated to Þingeyjarsveit due to heavy rainfall and landslides. The evacuation was announced by the police in Northeast Iceland in the afternoon, but the situation will be reassessed by noon tomorrow. There is still uncertainty in the case of the Tröllaskaga and there is a lot of water…
Up with the umbrella: Water flood expected later today
Warmer than most It’s a bit of a damp cloth finish on an otherwise unusually warm September that has offered an average temperature over 1 degree warmer than the norm. With only two days left, this September has been 1.1 degrees warmer than the average temperature recorded since 1991. The first two weeks of September…
Lots of weather-related emergency calls
Unfortunately, the weather forecast for the northwest of the north and west of the country has come true. Emergency calls began arriving in West Iceland and the Westfjords in the afternoon. The mountain roads in the Westfjords are mostly closed, as are the roads over Holtavörðuheiði and in many places on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Just…
Cargo ship ran aground in the Limfjord – captain fined
The captain faces a fine because the incident was first reported early Sunday morning. It is a requirement that the captain notify the maritime authorities immediately. At 5:53 a.m., police became aware of the grounding when the Maritime Operations Center Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) contacted it. Due to the slow notification, the police became…
The river flooding in Skagafjörður has begun
The flood began on the glacial river Jökulsá vestri, which flows from the northern part of the Hofsjökull glacier. This information was confirmed in a report by Northwest Iceland Police. At the moment, the water level is not expected to rise to such an extent that it would pose a risk, but it is likely…
Researchers doubt the effect of measures in blue climate action
The other calls it birds on the roof and totally unrealistic to put mussels to pick up nitrogen from Danish fjords to the extent planned. In the proposal, the parties propose that 100,000 hectares of lowland soil and marginal areas be set aside by 2027. Jørgen E. Olesen, who is head of department at the…
The UN calls for immediate climate action to cool “fires and floods” worldwide
The UN Under-Secretary-General lives throughout the planet during a period of fires and floods, primarily affecting fragile and vulnerable populations in both rich and poor countries. Amina Mohammed told a high-level meeting on climate action. Speaking via video message Dialogue on Accelerating Adaptation Solutions ahead of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), the…
Closed roads near Kirkjubæjarklaustur
The water level in the Skaftá River is rising rapidly at Sveinstindur and is expected to start rising at Eldvatn in approximately ten hours. There is a possibility of flooding the main road near Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Hulda Rós Helgadóttir, a nature conservation expert, confirms that the glacier water has reached a meter in Sveinstindur. – ADVERTISEMENT…
You can watch the flooding on the Skaftá River in a live camera
RÚV TV set up a webcam at the old bridge over Eldvötn near Ása. Its purpose is to track the flow in the Skaftá River. The ice cover above the Eystri Skaftár cauldron has already dropped by twenty meters, but according to Salóme Jórunn Bernharðsdóttir, nature conservation specialist at the Icelandic Meteorological Institute, a drop…
The glacial flood on the Skaftá River has started in earnest
A GPS device above the eastern cauldron indicates that it started to collapse last night, which means water is starting to flow from the cauldron. Geophysicist Magnús Tumi Guðmundsson expects the outflow to be observed for the first time outside the glacier tomorrow morning. “Experience shows that it takes about 20 hours for the flow…
Glacial flood on the Skaftá River
As reported by mbl.is, the flooding began on the Skaftá River in southeastern Iceland. Accordingly, the Department of Civil Protection and Crisis Management has announced the level of uncertainty in the area, which means that monitoring of the area has increased. The department warns on its website that hydrogen sulfide pollution can occur during such…
Thousands hard hit by torrential rains that are expected to become more common. What does the insurance cover?
The wallet has gone to Gävle and met those affected by floods. How will there be more insurance in the future when extreme weather is forecast to become more common? New income pension supplement for people who have worked a lifetime with a low salary. The craving for expensive goods has increased during the pandemic,…
FMI: South-West Finland was warned of heavy rain on Wednesday
The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) warned on Wednesday of heavy rains in southern and western Finland. Some southern areas may receive up to 50 mm of rain before it is over. The low-pressure system brings rain and strong winds to Uusimaa, Kanta-Häme, Päijät-Häme and southwestern Finland, FMI said. According to Yle Meteorologist, heavy rainfall can…
Strong wind, heavy rain in Finland
In the southern and western parts of Finland, rain can be reported as much as the monthly average in just one day. The storm beach that arrived in southern Sweden on Tuesday is expected to leave all of Finland except Lapland from Wednesday. Meteorologists predict that most of the country will rain between 20 and…
Right now: Gävle and Dalarna have been hit by floods after the night’s rain
The heavy rain that fell over Gävleborg and Dalarna during Tuesday night has caused floods in several places. Roads, shopping centers, municipal properties and private homes have been flooded and damaged by the water masses. In Koppslahyttan, outside Borlänge, a bridge has also collapsed. Local traffic has also been affected and in central Gävle, city…
Autumn storm in the middle of Finland
From Tuesday, much of Finland will become wetter, colder and windier, according to the Yle weather forecast. "I don’t want to say this in mid-August, but it looks like autumn is coming. Rain, wind and cool temperatures are expected," Ylen meteorologist Anniina Valtonen said Tuesday afternoon. The first rain in the weather system began on…
Sabyasachi Mukherjee releases statement after receiving trolls
New Delhi [India], 14 August (ANI): Celebrity designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, who received a lot of backlash on social media for her new collaboration with the Swedish fast fashion giant HM on Saturday, issued an official statement explaining that the motive behind the collaboration was “desire”. Considered among India’s foremost designers, the Kolkata-based courtier whose label…
Variants show that the virus is transmitted across the border
Yesterday, 116 new infections were detected in Iceland. There is still an increase in people sent to solitary confinement, and there are currently 1,329 of them. 1,941 people are quarantined. Of those who were detected, 71 were fully vaccinated, 2 were partially vaccinated and 43 were unvaccinated. In the group of infected, 43 people were…
One died in Oulu when meteorologists warned of future thunderstorms
Oulu Shopping Center Valkea shopping center had to be evacuated due to water damage caused by floods. Emergency services in the area were called in to respond to nearly 150 incidents caused by the storm on Monday. Strong winds also damaged the roofs of several buildings in the area, including the Radisson Blu Hotel. The…
See: A thunderstorm hits Oulu on Monday
The city of Oulu was torn apart by an unusually strong thunderstorm, which caused extensive damage and flooding on Monday afternoon. The storm, which began to hit the west coast town with heavy rain and strong winds around 2:30 p.m., felled trees and flooded several shops in the downtown area. By about 5 p.m., local…
Pia Olsen Dyhr: We must avoid a massive stress wave
– If we are to slow down that development, it takes courage. It requires the right to relax. That we not only find pools for well-being, but that we change society. It requires us to change the incentive structures in our society. But it is not only young people who are at risk. In her…
After the rain: Hundreds of flood alarms
After all the rain in eastern Svealand, hundreds of alarms have been received about floods of roads and buildings. One of the places where it has rained the most in the last 24 hours is Tullinge in Botkyrka, where it has come over 50 millimeters. SMHI warns of high flows in Östergötland, Sörmland, Stockholm, Uppsala,…
Mayors join forces against Lynetteholmen mega-project
Housing and flood barrier Lynetteholmen will be built on an artificial island in the city harbor in the area north of Refshaleøen and south of Nordhavn. It is expected that the majority of Parliament will pass a bill that will allow By & Havn to start its mega-project agreement in September. The government expects the…
VMA in Borås, Västra Götaland County
SMHI has analyzed a number of authorities’ work in adapting operations to be able to handle the effects of climate change, such as floods. According to SMHI, several measures were underway or were planned in the near future in 2020 compared with 2019. “It is progressing, but we also see that there is much more…
Several dead in storms in India – cyclone is expected to pull in
At least four people have been killed and a fishing boat with 23 men on board is missing in the southern Indian states of Karnataka and Kerala due to heavy rain and strong winds. Local authorities testify that several villages were flooded and that properties and roads were damaged. More than 100,000 residents in the…
The Ateneum Art Museum will open to the public after five months of closure
The Finnish National Gallery Ateneum has reopened its doors after five months of closure due to Covid restrictions. The museum will be closed from November 30, and the number of visitors will initially be limited to 60 per hour and six per room. Currently, the Ateneum has a special exhibition that presents the most famous…
Peace work in Mali is hampered by climate change
Climate change may make it more difficult to achieve peace and stability in Mali, according to the SIPRI peace institute, which interviewed participants in the UN peacekeeping force Minusma in Mali. Among other things, the recruitment of children to extremist groups seems to be increasing. The reason is that families who have lost income due…
Heunicke rejects faster reopening: Do not lose control
– We have to take it in stages and be sure that we do not lose control, he says to DR. – We can see that the countries where it has opened significantly and quickly at the same time, are suddenly flooded by these mutations, and then they have to shut down significantly at the…
157 people died in floods
In Indonesia, at least 157 people have been killed and more than 70 are missing in floods in Indonesia and East Timor, according to authorities. More than 10,000 people have been forced to leave their homes after heavy rains swept across the region, leading to landslides and severe floods. Bridges and thousands of houses have…
Important message to the public in Björklinge, Skuttunge, Läby in Uppsala municipality, Uppsala county.
Heavy rains are causing major floods in south-eastern Australia where people are now being forced to flee the rapidly rising water In recent days, there has been between 200 and 400 millimeters of rain in some places. That’s as much as it normally comes in four months. The Australian equivalent of SMHI is now warning…
From Iceland – Houses in Flateyri at risk of avalanches receive protection
Construction is underway to strengthen houses in Flateyri that are at risk of avalanches, Fréttablaðið reports. The local government of Ísafjörður launched this action plan in January and it is expected that all the houses that are in danger will be strengthened during the summer. Protection from mother nature Among other things, bulletproof glass will…
The bathing water has become significantly cleaner in Europe
In thirty years, the water quality of European bathing waters has improved. Now, eight out of ten bathing sites have excellent water quality. Before, it was only around five out of ten. The bathing water at bathing sites around Europe has become significantly cleaner in the last thirty years. It shows a report from the…
Climate change offers new opportunities in the garden
With droughts, floods and melting glaciers, there is not much to thank for climate change. But if you are a garden owner, you can at least rejoice that in 2021 it is possible to grow plants…
A floating nest for divers
There are plans to install a floating nest or platform on Lake Vantsdalsvatn, in the Vatnsfjörður Nature Reserve, in the south of the Westfjords. This will make this area a better nesting site for divers. Branches will be attached to the platform to make it more attractive to these birds. Glacier Throw, Gavia immer /…
Elections in Niger are seen as a success for democracy
On Sunday, the second and decisive round of presidential elections will be held in West African Niger, which is in the middle of a conflict zone between several different armed Islamist groups. The election is seen as a success for democracy in the country, and stands between favorite-tipped Mohamed Bazoum, who received the most votes…
Avalanches, landslides and muddy floods in eastern Iceland
In eastern Iceland, a state of uncertainty has been declared due to the continued danger of avalanches and landslides. Over the weekend, the region experienced very heavy rainfall, with avalanches, floods and landslides recorded in several areas stretching from Höfn in southeastern Iceland to Borgarfjörður eystri in the northeast of the country. The incidents resulted…
The search for survivors is concentrated in the tunnel
At least 18 people are now said to have lost their lives and about 200 are still missing, many of them workers at the two power plants that were destroyed by the flood in the Himalayas. Between 30 and 40 people are stuck in a tunnel and the rescue effort is primarily directed there. Clay…
From Iceland – five university buildings flooded, no guarantee in force
Five buildings at the University of Iceland were flooded last night when a large water pipeline in western Reykjavík exploded, Indicator reports. As a result, the university was closed this morning as crews began repairs that are still ongoing at the time of writing. This cleaning can take a considerable amount of time, as it…
He still has room for Take That
And it was precisely with what is being described as the 90 & apos;’s biggest boy band that he really got on the musical world map. In addition to Barlow, who turns 50 on January 20, Take That consisted of Jason Orange, Howard Donald, Mark Owen and Robbie Williams. They had great success and melted…
Danish Environmental Protection Agency: Flooded mink pits do not cause acute concern
Large amounts of rain have caused the mink graves at Holstebro to be under water. This has led the Danish Environmental Protection Agency to pay a visit to the mink graves after a group of citizens has been concerned about groundwater pollution from the buried mink. After the visit, the Danish Environmental Protection Agency has…
Water levels are rising in Säffle
The water level in Glafsfjorden is expected to reach its peak soon and the flood protection in Arvika is working properly, but the delay in the water system means that the levels around Säffle are expected to rise. Smaller roads and agricultural land are already flooded. “We will see a culmination in the entire water…
Flood in Arvika and Säffle
Right now, it is flooding and critically high water levels in the Arvika-Säffle area in Värmland that risk becoming even higher, according to Mattias Larsson, the Rescue Service. Water flows in the streets, filled basements and socially important functions such as treatment plants and crematoria are threatened. P4 Värmland is in place at the protective…
More Seyðisfjörður returns, a man arrested for a “threatening” prime minister appears
Anywhere from 80 to 100 people will be allowed to return to Seyðisfjörður, RÚV reports, where an additional small area in the village has been cleared of the risk of further landslides. The news comes as about 305 people are allowed to return, just days after a landslide destroyed 14 homes in the Northeast. However,…
From Iceland – Conditions in Seyðisfjörður are fragile
RÚV reports that the chief of police in East Iceland, Kristján Ólafur Guðnason, has said that the situation is still fragile today in Seyðisfjörður. This is because continued participation is unlikely to start easing until tomorrow. Last night there were two more landslides that removed an unoccupied house from its foundation. The house was swept…
From Iceland – The people of Seyðisfjörður cannot return home today
RÚV reports that the people of Seyðisfjörður cannot return home today to take care of their houses. The Chief of Police of East Iceland, Kristján Ólafur Guðnason, has stated that this is due to the weather conditions in the area today. The risk of further landslides is still high, especially considering the fact that there…
The UN questions the migration of Rohingya
Bangladesh has embarked on a controversial move by Rohingya refugees to the small island of Bhashan Char, which emerged 20 years ago and is made up of sediments. The UN questions whether the island is even habitable because it is often hit by cyclones, floods and soil erosion. Several human rights organizations are protesting against…
The Foreign Chronicle
Paris Thursday, I often think of Ingmar Bergman. I’m thinking that it must have been wonderful to be able to concentrate fully on his creation. I imagine that was the case for him. It was he, and the art and that which inspired him. These were processes that had a beginning and an end, and…
After the storm: “Unable to get to work as usual”
Many roads in Umeå are flooded and closed this morning, including the Blue Road between Rothoffsvägen and ÖK, a normally heavily trafficked road. But even most bicycle tunnels are still flooded. “It will not be possible to get to work as usual,” says Per Hilmersson, head of streets and parks in Umeå municipality.
Very strong wind gusts cancel train and ferry traffic in western Sweden
We notice the remnants of Hurricane Zeta that ravaged the United States today. Therefore, SMHI has issued a class 1 warning for very strong wind gusts. The warning is valid during the night until Tuesday, but according to SMHI, the wind will continue for a while into the week. This means that all train traffic…
Typhoon wreaks havoc in Vietnam
In Vietnam, typhoon Molave has pulled in over the coast and caused major property damage. So far, at least two people have been reported dead when the strongest storm in 20 years hit the country. With wind gusts of over 41 meters per second, typhoon Molave thundered in over land and dragged trees, electric poles,…
Right now: The king inaugurates the new “Golden Bridge” over the lock
The bridge is part of one of the largest community building projects in Sweden. The traffic opens on Monday morning. The golden bronze road from China to Stockholm has, to say the least, been fraught with problems. Bad weather has forced the ship transporting the bridge to lie still around the south coast of Spain…
“We are facing the worst humanitarian crisis since World War II”
People facing starvation have doubled in the world this year due to covid. They have increased from 135 million to 270 million. “We are facing the worst humanitarian crisis since World War II,” said David Beasley, director of the United Nations World Food Program, this year’s recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize: – We can…
High water levels in the Baltic Sea unusual in October
A quick walk around the Copenhagen Lakes reveals that the water level is low, with unknown areas of muddy land now protruding from the edges, where a large number of birds gather. But maybe someone should try to tell the Baltic Sea that while Denmark has a water shortage, it is of the freshwater variety,…
The world’s largest K-pop band is listed on the stock exchange
Today, the K-pop band BTS ‘agency Big Hit Entertainment was listed on the stock exchange and fans of the band were not late in buying shares. The agency Big Hit Entertainment’s by far largest source of revenue is the South Korean group BTS, which is also the world’s largest boy band today. And when the…
Denmark is facing huge rain showers when Storm Alex closes in
Parts of Denmark could experience large amounts of rain tonight, when Storm Alex had to line up until midnight. Alex, who already blew up much of Europe with huge rain showers and floods, is able to hit Denmark from the south tonight and spread north early on Sunday. According to TV2 News, parts of Denmark…
One dead and several missing in southern European storm
In northern Italy, a firefighter has died and eleven people are missing after a storm with large amounts of rain and floods. Several villages in the Piedmont region have been cut off from the outside world, reports AFP. On the other side of the border, in France, at least eight people are missing in the…
An Egyptian family granted asylum in Iceland for humanitarian reasons
A family of six, including four young children, has recently been granted asylum in Iceland for humanitarian reasons, The essence reports. The family was to be moved on September 16, after more than two years in Iceland, but went into hiding that day. “This is a victory for Icelandic society, as their expulsion would have…
Rain clouds are everywhere: Friday gets wet, wet, wet
Just to put it in some sort of perspective, but when Noah got into his sheet, DMI predicted about 20mm of rain that day. Tomorrow it predicts 51 mm in the Copenhagen area – and possibly as much as 70 mm. The only difference is that in Noah’s case, the rain did not stop for…
Conscripts in test tents complain about working hours of 80 hours
A group of conscripts at the Emergency Management Agency South Jutland in Haderslev has written to Minister of Defense Trine Bramsen (S) with an unusual appeal. The conscripts complain about unsound conditions in their work in the white test tents, where they assist in inoculating for coronavirus. – In some cases, we, the conscripts, have…
Reduced help from the outside world hits Yemen hard
In Yemen, the situation has worsened for many after reduced help from the outside world and severe storms that washed away roads and tent camps. At the same time, the two rival sides of the civil war are trying to agree on the exchange of prisoners. If the Yemeni population used to be on its…
The strongest storm of the year could reduce electricity and water in some areas
Finland prepared on Wednesday before the arrival of the strongest storm of the year. Forecasters say trees could be felled, power lines cut off and roofs could be in danger due to the storm. The storm is expected to cause winds of up to 25 meters per second on Wednesday and maintain strength even when…
The autumn storm swept over Finland on Wednesday
According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI), an unusually strong autumn storm is scheduled to arrive in Finland on Wednesday. The storm is expected to cause power outages caused by wind-felled trees as well as very harsh conditions at sea. In its forecast, the FMI said that a large storm system would reach the west…
