Drought in Nordtessin reaches level 4 of 5
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
Nordtessin is experiencing prolonged drought rated at severity level 4 of 5 according to the FOEN drought warning map. Drinking water supply and agriculture are under strain, and the risk of forest and field fires is markedly elevated.
What hazard threatens
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.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Matro, 2171 m a.s.l., 10 km from the event
21.6 °C
Day of warning and following days
- Thu 30.07. 22° 14° measured
As of: Values as at the time of the warning; they are not updated afterwards.
Source: MeteoSwiss
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. Prepare using the linked guide on protection from heat and drought.
What to do now
Use drinking water sparingly, observe municipal water-use restrictions and fire bans, avoid open fires outdoors and in the forest, and keep a drinking-water reserve on hand.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.4944° N, 8.8669° E
- 46°29′39.7″ N 8°52′01.0″ E