Drought level 4: southern Mittelbünden affected
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
A level 4 of 5 drought warning is in effect for southern Mittelbünden (südliches Mittelbünden). Groundwater and spring levels are falling, straining drinking water and agriculture.
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 Bivio, 1856 m a.s.l., 13 km from the event
25.1 °C
40 mm
4
Day of warning and following days
- Thu 30.07. 25° 10° 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
The likelihood of occurrence is low, but the potential impact is high. Use the linked guide to prepare in a targeted way.
What to do now
Use drinking water sparingly, observe municipal water-use restrictions and fire bans, avoid open fires outdoors and barbecuing in the forest, and keep a drinking-water reserve. Follow the guidance of your municipality and the authorities.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.5644° N, 9.5862° E
- 46°33′51.9″ N 9°35′10.3″ E