Persistent drought in the Zürichseebecken region (level 4/5)
Unchanged since the first report last verified 18:13 CEST
Summary
The Zürichseebecken region is experiencing a marked drought rated severity 4 out of 5 by the FOEN drought warning map. Water use and fire behaviour should be adjusted now.
What hazard threatens
The prolonged drought is lowering groundwater and spring levels in the Zürichseebecken area, threatening local drinking-water supply and agriculture, and significantly raising 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 further worsening is low, but the potential impact is high. Use the linked guide on protection during heat and drought to prepare in a targeted way.
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
- 47.2475° N, 8.8564° E
- 47°14′51.0″ N 8°51′23.1″ E