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.
Debate within SVP
Cracks are showing inside the SVP over Christoph Blocher's neutrality initiative, ahead of the 27 September vote
New biometric card is coming
Switzerland is rolling out its first biometric identity card, with applications opening from 2 October
Police warning in Jura
Jura police are warning young adults about a car-leasing scam that could leave them facing heavy financial and criminal consequences
Raiffeisen job cuts
Raiffeisen has announced it will cut up to 180 jobs next year, even as the bank posts one of its strongest half-year results.
SBB slow down new projects
Switzerland's rail operator will now prioritise maintaining its existing network over building new lines, its new president André Wyss has said
Mixed weather conditions for the weekend
Switzerland is heading into a mixed few days, with Saharan dust returning and thunderstorms sweeping in later today
