- An absolute fire ban has been implemented in Switzerland due to high risk and drought conditions.
- Due to the ongoing drought in Switzerland, local authorities have implemented strict water management measures, including fines for excessive watering and forcing farmers to cull livestock.
- Drought impacts resource availability and water levels in Switzerland, reported by Meteonews.
Drought situation is acute from Jura to Basel region.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Jul 26
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What happened
Drought situation is acute from Jura to Basel region.
Who's involved
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Drought impacts resource availability and water levels in Switzerland, reported by Meteonews.Also in this story
- Government manages drought situation in Switzerland.
- Due to drought, the Swiss government announced new support measures and maize import relaxation for Swiss farmers.
- Drought and reduced flows are placing growing pressure on Lake Constance, which is being monitored by Copernicus Sentinel observations.
- Drought affects waterways across Europe, specifically impacting Lake Brenets which is located on the Swiss-French border.
Within An absolute fire ban has been implemented in Switzerland due to high risk and drought conditions.
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- swissinfo.chNo relief from the current drought is expected