Persistent drought in the Urner Alpen (level 4/5)
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
The Urner Alpen are experiencing persistent drought at level 4 of 5. Drinking-water supply and agriculture are under pressure, and the risk of forest and field fires is markedly elevated.
What hazard threatens
Prolonged drought in the Urner Alpen lowers groundwater and spring levels, strains drinking-water supply and agriculture in the region, and markedly increases 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 low, impact high. Use drinking water sparingly, observe municipal water-use restrictions and fire bans, and avoid open fires outdoors and barbecuing in the forest at elevated levels.
What to do now
Keep a drinking-water reserve and follow the current guidance of your municipality and the authorities on water use and fire prevention in the Urner Alpen.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.7681° N, 8.5914° E
- 46°46′05.3″ N 8°35′29.0″ E