Drought in Greyerzerland: level 4, save water now
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
The FOEN has rated the drought in Greyerzerland at severity level 4 of 5; the alert covers the whole region and remains in effect until further notice. Drinking-water supply and agriculture are under strain, and the risk of forest and field fires is markedly elevated.
What hazard threatens
Prolonged drought is lowering groundwater and spring levels in Greyerzerland, straining the drinking-water supply of smaller municipalities 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
The likelihood of this event is low but the potential impact is high. Use the protection guide for heat and drought to prepare effectively.
What to do now
Use drinking water sparingly, observe municipal water-use restrictions and fire bans, avoid open fires outdoors and barbecuing in the forest, and keep a drinking-water reserve on hand.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.6129° N, 7.1800° E
- 46°36′46.6″ N 7°10′48.0″ E