The Local Switzerland

Switzerland to get rain this week — at last

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 15:24:29 +0200

After weeks of very hot and dry weather, which have caused drought in many parts of the country, rain is forecast for Switzerland in coming days. But the reprieve from the heat will be temporary.

2011: Switzerland's hottest year on record

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:05:53 +0100

2011 has been the hottest year since 1864, when Switzerland first began to measure and record temperatures, said MeteoSwiss on Tuesday.

Lack of rain hurts cargo firms on Rhine

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:37:28 +0100

Ships plying the Rhine in Switzerland have had to ditch much of their cargo as a a prolonged absence of rain causes water levels to dip way below normal.

Fire warnings issued across Switzerland

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:53:00 +0200

Fire warnings have been issued across Switzerland as the country's record-breaking drought has continued.