Level 4 drought warning for western Central Switzerland
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
An area drought warning at level 4 is in force for western Central Switzerland (westliche Zentralschweiz): save water and strictly observe fire bans. The situation was recorded on 2026-06-25 00:00 UTC by the FOEN drought warning map.
What hazard threatens
Persistent drought is lowering groundwater and spring levels, straining the drinking-water supply of smaller municipalities and agriculture, and drying out woodland, meadows and harvested fields so much that a single spark can start a fire.
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
Use drinking water sparingly, skip lawn watering and pool filling, and comply with municipal water-use restrictions. Avoid open fires outdoors and barbecuing in the forest, and never discard cigarettes.
What to do now
No open fires, cut your water use, check your drinking-water reserve and follow your municipality's notices on water use and fire bans. Report any smoke in the forest immediately.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.9194° N, 8.2607° E
- 46°55′09.8″ N 8°15′38.6″ E