Persistent drought affecting the Vispertäler (level 4/5)
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
According to the FOEN, the Vispertäler region is experiencing persistent drought, severity 4/5. Drinking water and agriculture are under strain.
What hazard threatens
The prolonged drought lowers groundwater and spring levels, strains local drinking-water supply and agriculture, 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 is assessed as low, but potential impact as high. Prepare using the linked guide on protection from heat and drought.
What to do now
Use drinking water sparingly, observe municipal water-use restrictions and fire bans, avoid open fires and barbecuing in forests, and keep a drinking-water reserve. Follow the guidance of your municipality and the FOEN.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.0583° N, 7.8124° E
- 46°03′30.0″ N 7°48′44.8″ E