Persistent drought in the Genferseebecken (level 4/5)
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
The Genferseebecken region is experiencing pronounced drought at severity level 4 of 5. Municipal water-use and fire restrictions must be observed.
What hazard threatens
The prolonged drought is straining drinking-water supplies and agriculture and markedly raises 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
The likelihood is low but the potential impact is high. Use the linked guide to prepare for heat and drought conditions.
What to do now
Use drinking water sparingly, avoid open fires or barbecuing outdoors and in forests, and follow your municipality's current guidance on water use and fire bans.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.3057° N, 6.2469° E
- 46°18′20.7″ N 6°14′48.9″ E