The recent rain is not enough to make up for the dry summer – but the situation is improving.
Forecasters say lakes are filling up and river levels are rising and the glaciers have a layer of snow – which helps protect them.
But we’re still low on water. But the situation varies across the country. Canton Ticino remains very dry.
Forecasters say we need more sustained moderate rainfall to allow reservoirs to fill up.
Next week though is going to be dry and warm again.
Zurich fans caused CHF 100,000 of damage
Zurich football fans caused CHF 100,000 worth of damage to the Stade de Genève during a match on April 6th.
Football fans left with blank screens
Some football fans were left with blank screens during last night’s big game between ManCity and Real Madrid.
Paraglider attacked by eagle
A paraglider in Haute Savoie was seriously injured by a golden eagle.
Woman rescued after jumping off Mont-Blanc Bridge
Rescue services had to pluck a woman from the water in Geneva after she leapt off the Mont-Blanc bridge yesterday evening at about 11pm.
Basel fights invasive mosquito
Basel is fighting the spread of the Asian tiger mosquito by issuing larvicide.
Geneva group backs votes for foreigners
Voters in Geneva will be deciding if foreigners should have the right to vote on June 9th.
