Persistent drought in the Freiberge (level 4/5)
Unchanged since the first report last verified 17:28 CEST
Summary
The Freiberge region is experiencing drought at severity 4/5. Drinking water and agriculture are under strain, with a markedly increased risk of forest and field fires.
What hazard threatens
Prolonged drought in the Freiberge region 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.
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 is low, but the potential impact is high. Use drinking water sparingly, observe municipal water-use restrictions and fire bans in the Freiberge, and prepare using the linked guide.
What to do now
Avoid open fires outdoors and barbecuing in the forest, keep a drinking-water reserve, and follow current guidance from your municipality and the authorities.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 47.2198° N, 6.9375° E
- 47°13′11.3″ N 6°56′14.9″ E