Switzerland launches national drought early warning system
New monitoring network to help authorities and public prepare for climate change-induced water shortages

Key Takeaways
- Switzerland launched a national drought early warning system
- The system is a joint project by federal offices for environment (FOEN), meteorology (MeteoSwiss) and topography (Swisstopo)
- Alerts will be issued through the Confederation's natural hazards portal
By The Numbers
They Said
"The aim of the system is to minimise damage and shortages in basic supplies"