Ongoing drought warning for Goms (level 4/5)
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
According to the FOEN drought warning map, Goms is under a drought warning of severity 4/5, covering the entire region.
What hazard threatens
Prolonged drought is lowering groundwater and spring levels, 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. Use drinking water sparingly, observe municipal water-use restrictions and fire bans, and at this level avoid open fires outdoors and barbecuing in the forest.
What to do now
Build up a drinking-water reserve, avoid open fires and barbecuing in the forest, and follow your municipality's guidance on water use and fire prevention.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.4243° N, 8.1760° E
- 46°25′27.5″ N 8°10′33.5″ E