Heavier rainfall will increase risk of landslides and flooding in Sweden
- Climate change models by the Geological Survey of Sweden and the Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, predict heavier rainfall and higher levels of groundwater in the future.
- Fredrik Mossmark, hydrogeologist at the Geological Survey of Sweden, says higher pore pressures will affect soil stability.
- “There is no quick fix in preparing our societies for better resilience,” adds Fredrik Vinthagen, press spokesperson at Swedish Water.
Radio Sweden
For more on what climate modeling is indicating about Sweden’s future, listen to Radio Sweden’s full report.
Related stories from around the North:
Arctic: 1.5°C is way too high – Thoughts from a flood-stricken German valley, Blog by Irene Quaile
Canada: Arctic community in northwestern Canada sets temperature record amid 2nd summer heat wave, CBC News
Greenland: Tipping points: can a leaked report tip the scales to climate action? Blog by Irene Quaile
Norway: Polar bears face extinction in Svalbard and Arctic Russia says scientist, The Independent Barents Observer
Russia: Record breaking temperatures recorded in Arctic Russia, Eye on the Arctic
Sweden: Sweden’s wildfire season later than usual, Radio Sweden
