Major storms caused property damage and flooding in eastern and central areas of the country yesterday afternoon.
Forecasters say a mega-storm passed over the region – recording 4,500 lightning strikes by 3pm yesterday.
Hail hit Sankt Gallen, Appenzell, parts of the Zurich Oberland and Graubünden.
In the city of Lucerne, public transport was disrupted due to flooding.
Because of the storm, temperatures across the country will fall today.
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