Drought level 4 hits eastern central Switzerland
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
Eastern central Switzerland (östliche Zentralschweiz) is under drought warning level 4, recorded on 25 June 2026. Drinking water and agriculture are under strain.
What hazard threatens
Prolonged drought in eastern central Switzerland endangers the drinking-water supply and agriculture 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 is low but the potential impact is high. Prepare using the linked guide on heat and drought, and observe municipal water-use restrictions and fire bans.
What to do now
Use drinking water sparingly, avoid open fires and barbecuing in the forest, keep a drinking-water reserve, and follow the guidance issued by your municipality.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 47.0415° N, 8.7656° E
- 47°02′29.6″ N 8°45′56.0″ E