Sweden issues heat warning as temperatures set to soar past 30C
Sweden's weather agency SMHI has issued warnings for high temperatures in parts of the country as temperatures are set to soar past 30C.
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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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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