How to prepare for a water shortage in Sweden this summer
The Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU) has warned that large parts of southern Sweden are at risk of a groundwater shortage after a particularly dry autumn and spring.
If you're thinking of quitting the booze, now may be a good time, as Sweden may run low on alcohol in just a few days..
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The Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU) has warned that large parts of southern Sweden are at risk of a groundwater shortage after a particularly dry autumn and spring.
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