The drought is over – the recent heavy rains over the last few weeks means some lakes are even now above the seasonal average – such as Lake Lucerne – and ground water is now back at normal levels.
The late rains have made up for the lack of snow this season – although that’s no comfort for ski resorts.
Federal Office of the Environment says recent heavy rains in the Bernese Oberland have helped.
More rain is expected this week.
WEF quits following Epstein links
The president of the World Economic Forum, Børge Brende, has resigned following an internal probe into his past contacts with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Parmelin defends Trump comments
In a special edition of Infrarouge on RTS, the Swiss President Guy Parmelin defended his recent meeting with Donald Trump in Davos during the World Economic Forum.
Pharmacy miscalculates dosage for baby
A pharmacy in Zurich has apologised after a potentially dangerous dosing error involving a four-month-old baby.
Hybrid cars popular in Geneva
Geneva’s car market is shifting gears.
US to expand Bern Embassy
The US government has confirmed it will spend CHF 36m on renovating the embassy in Bern.
Fire victims will get federal money
Bern has announced it will pay each victim of the Crans Montana fire CHF 50,000 as a one time payment.
