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Switzerland Reports Significant Drop in Summer Storm Activity

MeteoNews records 43% decrease in lightning strikes during summer 2025, marking unusual weather pattern shift

800,000 Brave 34°C Heat at Zurich Street Parade

World's largest techno party implements emergency cooling measures as record crowd endures intense summer temperatures at 32nd annual Street Parade.

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800,000 Brave 34°C Heat at Zurich Street Parade

04:00 PM·weather

Western Switzerland Issues Level 3 Heat Warning

Authorities declare high-risk heat alert for Lake Geneva region and Ticino, with temperatures expected to reach 35°C, prompting forest fire concerns in Valais.

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Western Switzerland Issues Level 3 Heat Warning

08:00 AM·climate

Storm Damage in Switzerland Shows Dramatic Increase

Swiss insurance data reveals 126% rise in storm damage over past decade, with hail damage costs surging by 490%, pointing to climate change impact.

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Storm Damage in Switzerland Shows Dramatic Increase

12:00 PM·environment

Swiss Storm Damage Costs Surge 133% in Decade

Insurance data shows dramatic rise in weather-related claims, with hail damage increasing by 490% amid climate change concerns.

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Swiss Storm Damage Costs Surge 133% in Decade

08:00 AM·environment

Study warns of intensifying Alpine summer storms

University of Lausanne research predicts more frequent and severe summer rainfall in Alpine regions due to climate change impacts.

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Study warns of intensifying Alpine summer storms

08:00 AM·climate

Swiss Heatwaves Intensifying at Alarming Rate

MeteoSwiss reports Swiss heatwaves are becoming significantly more extreme, with temperatures rising faster than global averages over the past 50 years.

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Swiss Heatwaves Intensifying at Alarming Rate

12:00 PM·environment

Sahara Dust and Canadian Smoke Create Unprecedented Air Quality Challenge

Swiss skies face double impact from Saharan dust clouds and Canadian wildfire smoke, affecting visibility and air quality

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Sahara Dust and Canadian Smoke Create Unprecedented Air Quality Challenge

04:00 PM·weather

Tropical Temperatures Expected Across Switzerland This Weekend

MeteoSwiss forecasts first tropical day of the year with temperatures exceeding 30°C in Lake Geneva, Valais and Basel regions, followed by potential thunderstorms on Sunday.

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Tropical Temperatures Expected Across Switzerland This Weekend

04:00 PM·weather

Swiss Cantons Receive Emergency Funding for 2024 Weather Damage

Federal government allocates CHF36 million to help Ticino, Graubünden, and Valais recover from severe weather events that claimed ten lives last summer.

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Swiss Cantons Receive Emergency Funding for 2024 Weather Damage

04:00 PM·transportation

Strong Winds Disrupt Zurich Airport Operations

Bise winds force flight cancellations and delays at Switzerland's largest airport, affecting multiple international routes

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Strong Winds Disrupt Zurich Airport Operations

12:00 PM·science

Swiss Research Reveals Pollen's Major Impact on Weather Patterns

Groundbreaking Swiss study shows biological particles from forests significantly influence rainfall, challenging current climate models and weather predictions.

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Swiss Research Reveals Pollen's Major Impact on Weather Patterns

12:00 PM·infrastructure

Grand St. Bernard Tunnel Closure Extends Due to Heavy Snowfall

Major Alpine transport route remains closed indefinitely following Easter snowfall in Valais, impacting regional connectivity.

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Grand St. Bernard Tunnel Closure Extends Due to Heavy Snowfall

08:00 AM·infrastructure

Great St Bernard Tunnel Closure Extended After Avalanche Damage

Key Alpine route remains closed indefinitely after avalanche damages 300 meters of tunnel infrastructure, disrupting north-south traffic between Switzerland and Italy.

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Great St Bernard Tunnel Closure Extended After Avalanche Damage

12:00 PM·transportation

Transport chaos: Great St. Bernard tunnel closure extends to next week

Major disruption to Swiss-Italian connectivity as avalanche damage forces extended closure of vital transport link, impacting Easter travel plans.

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Transport chaos: Great St. Bernard tunnel closure extends to next week

12:00 PM·transportation

Easter Travel Chaos: Major Routes Disrupted by Heavy Snowfall

Critical transport links near Italian border severely affected as heavy snow forces closure of Simplon Pass and disrupts rail services to Milan

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Easter Travel Chaos: Major Routes Disrupted by Heavy Snowfall

12:00 PM·weather

Swiss Alpine Transport Links Disrupted by Severe Weather

Heavy precipitation forces closure of Simplon Pass and affects rail connections to Italy, isolating several mountain communities.

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Swiss Alpine Transport Links Disrupted by Severe Weather

12:00 PM·weather

Critical Avalanche Risk: Southern Swiss Alps Under Level 4 Alert

WSL Institute issues high-level avalanche warning for southern Alpine regions following heavy snowfall, with multiple valleys at risk level 4 out of 5.

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