No crisis mode in Switzerland despite heatwave and drought

Switzerland has stopped short of declaring a state of emergency due to the ongoing drought and heatwave. The situation can currently be managed with existing structures, the government says. The government is in dialogue with the cantons and other authorities to analyse the situation on a regular basis, Federal Council spokesperson Nicole Lamon told the media on Wednesday in Bern. Government ministers had discussed the consequences of the extreme heatwave during a meeting on Wednesday. + As…