Sweden next in line for summer scorcher as temperatures set to soar
Following heatwaves in France and Spain, temperatures are now on the rise in Sweden too.

Sweden's weather agency SMHI has issued warnings for high temperatures in parts of the country as temperatures are set to soar past 30C..
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Following heatwaves in France and Spain, temperatures are now on the rise in Sweden too.
The Swedish weather service has issued risk notices for water shortages in many parts of the country as higher temperatures are expected to return in the coming days.
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