Drought reaches level 4 in the eastern Jura
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
Prolonged drought of severity 4 out of 5 is affecting the eastern Jura (östlicher Jura), according to the FOEN's drought warning map. Drinking water and agriculture are under strain.
What hazard threatens
The prolonged drought is lowering groundwater and spring levels in the eastern Jura, straining drinking-water supply for smaller municipalities and agriculture, and markedly 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
Likelihood of occurrence is low, but potential impact is high. Use the linked guide on protection during heat and drought to prepare in a targeted way.
What to do now
Use drinking water sparingly right now, observe municipal water-use restrictions and fire bans, and avoid open fires outdoors and barbecuing in the forest. Keep a drinking-water reserve and follow the guidance of your municipality.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 47.4660° N, 7.5380° E
- 47°27′57.7″ N 7°32′16.9″ E