Persistent drought in eastern Ticino (level 4/5)
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
Eastern Ticino is experiencing pronounced drought at level 4 of 5. Drinking water supply and agriculture are under strain, and caution is advised.
What hazard threatens
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.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Grono, 324 m a.s.l., 10 km from the event
36.0 °C
52 mm
4
Day of warning and following days
- Thu 30.07. 36° 20° measured Tropical night (from 20 °C)
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
The likelihood of occurrence is low, but the potential impact is high. Prepare now using the linked guide on protection during heat and drought.
What to do now
Use drinking water sparingly, observe municipal fire bans, and avoid open fires and barbecuing in the forest. Keep a drinking-water reserve and follow the guidance of your municipality.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.2349° N, 9.0355° E
- 46°14′05.8″ N 9°02′07.9″ E