Persistent drought in western Ticino (level 4)
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
Western Ticino is experiencing marked drought at level 4 of 5. Drinking water, agriculture and fire risk are affected.
What hazard threatens
Prolonged drought is lowering groundwater and spring levels in western Ticino, straining the drinking-water supply of smaller municipalities and agriculture, and markedly increasing the risk of forest and field fires.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Robièi, 1898 m a.s.l., 22 km from the event
24.4 °C
36 mm
4
Day of warning and following days
- Thu 30.07. 24° 14° measured
As of: Values as at the time of the warning; they are not updated afterwards.
Source: MeteoSwiss
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. Use the linked guide on heat and drought to prepare.
What to do now
Use drinking water sparingly, observe municipal water-use restrictions and fire bans, avoid open fires and barbecuing outdoors, and keep a drinking-water reserve. Follow the guidance of your municipality.
Risk matrix
Event location
- Coordinates · WGS84
- 46.2489° N, 8.5122° E
- 46°14′56.2″ N 8°30′43.9″ E