Ongoing drought in eastern Mittelland (level 4/5)
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
FOEN reports drought at level 4 of 5 in the eastern Mittelland. The situation affects the whole region as an area-wide warning.
What hazard threatens
Prolonged drought 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.
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 the potential impact is high. Use drinking water sparingly, observe municipal water-use restrictions and fire bans, and avoid open fires outdoors and barbecuing in the forest.
What to do now
Keep a drinking-water reserve on hand, check for current fire and water-use restrictions in your municipality, and prepare using the guide on heat and drought.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 47.6257° N, 8.7001° E
- 47°37′32.7″ N 8°42′00.2″ E