Drought in Unteres Emmental: level 4/5
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
Unteres Emmental is currently under drought warning level 4 of 5. Prolonged drought is placing significant strain on the region's drinking water and agriculture.
What hazard threatens
Prolonged drought is lowering groundwater and spring levels in the Unteres Emmental area, straining the drinking-water supply of 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
The likelihood of occurrence is low, but the potential impact is high. Prepare using the guide on protection during heat and drought.
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 on hand.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 47.0871° N, 7.6500° E
- 47°05′13.6″ N 7°39′00.0″ E