Ongoing drought in the Freiamt region: level 4/5
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
The Freiamt region is experiencing drought rated 4 out of 5. Drinking water supply, agriculture and fire risk are affected.
What hazard threatens
Prolonged drought is lowering groundwater and spring levels in the Freiamt area, straining the drinking-water supply of smaller municipalities and agriculture, and markedly increasing 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 low, but potential impact is high. Prepare using the guide on protection during heat and drought and follow your municipality's guidance on water use and fire prevention.
What to do now
Use drinking water sparingly, observe municipal water-use restrictions and fire bans, avoid open fires outdoors and in the forest, and keep a drinking-water reserve on hand.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 47.2573° N, 8.2987° E
- 47°15′26.2″ N 8°17′55.5″ E