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Local · Aug 7

Swiss Heatwave Sends Zurich Badi Attendance Toward All-Time Record

Zurich public swimming areas near record after 2.26 million visits during the relentless Swiss Heatwave.

Climate · Aug 5

Why Zurich Still Has So Little “Real” Air Conditioning

Zurich permits cooling, but it pushes residents and building owners toward passive measures first.

Climate · Aug 4

Switzerland Battles Fresh August Heatwave As Zurich Braces For 35°C Again

This is Switzerland's fourth significant heatwave of the season.

Local · Jul 27

Zurich Faces 37-Degree Heatwave This Week

The city is expected to remain mostly sunny and very warm, with the highest temperatures likely arriving later in the week.

Local · Jul 24

Could Temperatures In Switzerland Climb 35-40 Degrees In The Next Heatwave?

Meteorologists stress that heatwave predictions this far ahead remain uncertain.

Local · Jul 9

Swiss Heatwave Drives Surge In Cooling Devices Demand: Prices Climb Across Cities

Record heatwaves in 2025 and 2026 have made cooling devices a near-necessity for many households.

Local · Jul 6

Another Heatwave Hits Switzerland As MeteoSchweiz Warns Of Temperatures Up To 35 Degrees

The heatwave warning is in place until at least Monday 13 July, with urban areas expected to experience particularly intense overnight heat.

Local · Jul 2

Zürich’s Lake Crossing Postponed To 8 July: Second Date On Standby

If weather conditions remain unfavourable, a further postponement to Wednesday, 16 July, is possible. The organising committee is due to make that call on Monday, 6 July.

Breaking News · Jun 30

Another Heatwave Is Already On The Way As Switzerland Barely Draws Breath

The June heatwave peaked at 33 to 37 degrees in parts of Switzerland, with the Basel region and the northwest recording the highest levels. MeteoSchweiz may raise warning for another heatwave.

Breaking News · Jun 29

Power Outage In Zürich Ripples Through Hospital Operations And Sewage System

Power outage at Zürich Children’s Hospital triggers emergency precautions. Power cuts cause sewage spill to hit the river Limmat.

Local · Jun 27

Geneva May Ease Strict Air Conditioning Rules Amid Swiss Heatwave

Geneva's regulations have stood out as an outlier even by Swiss standards. The debate is intensifying as the Swiss heatwave grows longer and hotter.

Health · Jun 26

Why Are Legionella Cases Rising In Zürich? Wetzikon Cluster Prompts Health Alert

Infection occurs exclusively through the inhalation of tiny water droplets (aerosols) that may contain Legionella. Human-to-human transmission does not occur in Legionella cases.

Local · Jun 24

Switzerland’s Historic Heatwave Peaks This Week, Then Finally Relents

MeteoSwiss has issued heat warnings at level 3 out of 5, classified as "significant risk," across nearly the entire country, with an elevated warning in the Basel region.

Local · Jun 15

Switzerland Braces For Record-Breaking Heatwave, With 38°C Possible In Basel

Meteorologists are warning that the heat building over the country from Wednesday 18 June could be historic as Switzerland braces for record-breaking heatwave.

Local · May 27

Swiss Heatwave 2026: Unprecedented May Heat Nears All-Time Records

Temperatures topped 30°C across multiple locations this week, as the Swiss heatwave takes over the country in May.