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.
Plan to ease car tax pain
The Geneva Tax Commission has come up with a plan to mitigate the worst effects of the new car tax.
Franc strengthens against euro more
The franc is continuing to strengthen against the euro.
Plenty of jobs - except in Ticino
Job hunters in Switzerland should be able to find employment in the first quarter of next year, unless they’re in Ticino.
ETH Zurich makes drug breakthrough
The Federal Polytechnic, ETH Zurich, says it made a breakthrough on how to direct a drug to the affected part of the body – bypassing areas it’s not needed.
All Geneva traffic lights to be changed
Geneva is embarking on a wholescale renovation of its traffic light system.
Syrian asylum applications suspended
Switzerland is suspending asylum proceedings for Syrian applicants. The same decision has already been made by other countries, such as France and the UK.
