Swimmers are being strongly discouraged from taking a dip in the Rhone until further notice.
The river has an exceptionally strong flow at the moment and water levels are very high.
Cantonal authorities say the dams at Seujet and Verbois are currently fully open to bring down the levels in the lake – which is 15 cm higher than the maximum allowed.
Experts say this is creating very dangerous conditions and unpredictable currents.
Further damage avoided despite heavy rain
The weekend weather hasn’t caused any further damage – despite many areas being drenched by heavy rain.
Human waste found in lake
Authorities are warning against swimming in the lake around canton Valais as fecal matter has been detected.
Covid cost the economy billions
A major report has outlined the cost of covid to the economy.
Lausanne youngest city in the country
The youngest city in the country is Lausanne.
Major weekend Gotthard queues
Holiday makers suffered more than 2 hours in a queue for the Gotthard Tunnel over the weekend – and the situation is not going to improve for the next few weeks.
Security zone in place ahead of Swift concert
Police in Zurich have sealed off a large area around the Letzigrund Stadium ahead of two concerts by Taylor Swift.
