Drought in Oberaargau: warning level 4/5
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
Oberaargau is experiencing persistent drought at warning level 4/5. Drinking water supply and agriculture are under strain, with markedly elevated wildfire risk.
What hazard threatens
Prolonged drought is lowering groundwater and spring levels, straining the drinking-water supply of smaller municipalities and agriculture, and significantly 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
The likelihood of occurrence is low, but the potential impact is high. Use drinking water sparingly, observe municipal water-use restrictions and fire bans, and avoid open fires outdoors or barbecuing in the forest at this level.
What to do now
Keep a drinking-water reserve on hand and follow your municipality's current guidance on water use and fire prevention.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 47.2263° N, 8.0017° E
- 47°13′34.6″ N 8°00′06.3″ E