Drought in Oberengadin reaches level 4 of 5
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
Oberengadin is currently at drought level 4 out of 5. Drinking-water supply and agriculture are under strain, and the risk of forest and field fires is markedly increased.
What hazard threatens
Prolonged drought in Oberengadin is lowering groundwater and spring levels, straining the drinking-water supply of smaller municipalities and agriculture, and markedly raising the risk of forest and field fires.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Samedan, 1709 m a.s.l., 5 km from the event
27.3 °C
36 mm
4
Day of warning and following days
- Thu 30.07. 27° 9° 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
Likelihood of occurrence is low, but potential impact is high. Prepare using the linked guide on protection during heat and drought.
What to do now
Use drinking water sparingly, observe the water-use restrictions and fire bans in effect in Oberengadin, avoid open fires and barbecuing in the forest, and keep a drinking-water reserve on hand.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.4783° N, 9.8791° E
- 46°28′41.8″ N 9°52′44.8″ E