Thunderstorms Several cantons warn of hail, rain, gusts and lightning
Switzerland is preparing for severe thunderstorms. Several cantons warned of hail, rain, gusts of wind and lightning on Alertswiss on Saturday afternoon. Outdoor events have been banned in the cantons of Geneva and Vaud.
29.06.2024, 15:16
SDA
Most recently, the canton of Basel-Landschaft published a warning on Alertswiss. The canton calls on people not to go into the forest and also to avoid open areas, trees and towers. Drains should be kept clear so that rainwater can run off and movable objects such as garden furniture should be secured because of the gusts.
Similar warnings had previously been issued in the cantons of Aargau, Ticino, Geneva, Vaud, Neuchâtel and Jura. The canton of Vaud banned all outdoor events on Saturday afternoon and on Sunday night. And Geneva revoked the permits for open-air events in the afternoon and evening.
This cancellation particularly affects the fan zone in the Plainpalais area, where 15,000 spectators were expected at 6 p.m. for the start of the European Championship soccer match between Switzerland and Italy.
In eastern Switzerland, footpaths and cycle paths in the Rhine forelands will be closed from Saturday evening due to the expected rise in water levels on the Rhine. People have been advised not to stay near the river.
The Valais authorities, in turn, are warning of floods and debris flows in tributaries of the Rhone. The water levels in the Rhone are also expected to rise further. He called on people to refrain from taking photos and videos of rivers in flood and to avoid putting themselves in danger.
