Persistent drought in northern Mittelbünden
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
Northern Mittelbünden is experiencing pronounced drought at level 4 of 5. Water use and outdoor fires should now be restricted.
What hazard threatens
Prolonged drought endangers the drinking-water supply and agriculture in the northern Mittelbünden region 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 of occurrence is low, but the potential impact is high. Use the linked guide to prepare for heat and drought.
What to do now
Use drinking water sparingly, observe municipal fire bans, avoid open fires and barbecuing in the forest, and keep a drinking-water reserve.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.7253° N, 9.3927° E
- 46°43′31.0″ N 9°23′33.8″ E