Persistent drought affecting the Alpstein (level 4/5)
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
The FOEN reports drought conditions of severity 4 out of 5 in the Alpstein region. Drinking water should be used sparingly and fire bans strictly observed.
What hazard threatens
Prolonged drought in the Alpstein is lowering groundwater and spring levels, straining the local drinking-water supply and agriculture, and significantly raising the risk of forest and field fires.
Context & protective measures
Background: dry spells are becoming more frequent and longer in Switzerland. Prolonged drought lowers groundwater and spring levels, strains the drinking-water supply of smaller municipalities and agriculture, and markedly increases the risk of forest and field fires. The FOEN rates the situation by region across several warning levels.
Recommendation
Likelihood of occurrence is considered low, but the potential impact is high. Use the linked guide to prepare in a targeted way.
What to do now
In the Alpstein region, avoid open fires outdoors and barbecuing in the forest, keep a reserve of drinking water on hand, and follow your municipality's current guidance on water use and fire prevention.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 47.3573° N, 9.2719° E
- 47°21′26.4″ N 9°16′18.8″ E