Persistent drought affects Surselva (level 4/5)
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
The Surselva region is experiencing a marked drought at level 4 of 5. Drinking water supply, agriculture and fire risk are affected.
What hazard threatens
Prolonged drought endangers the drinking-water supply and agriculture, and markedly raises the risk of forest and field fires in the region.
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 is low but potential impact is high. Use the linked guide on protection during heat and drought to prepare.
What to do now
Use drinking water sparingly, observe municipal fire bans and water-use restrictions, avoid open fires and barbecuing in the forest, and keep a drinking-water reserve on hand.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.7262° N, 9.0128° E
- 46°43′34.4″ N 9°00′46.0″ E