Helicopters supply water to Swiss Alps

Over the past few weeks, water has been transported by helicopter to the Alps in the Swiss canton of St Gallen. However, according to a new motion tabled in the St Gallen cantonal council, it is unclear who is responsible and when the offers of assistance can be accepted. The ongoing drought has led to water shortages in various regions of the canton of St Gallen. + Should Switzerland prepare for a severe drought this summer? The Alps in the canton are particularly affected, as their water…