Drought: Dranses sector remains in crisis level

The strictest water restrictions are maintained from October 1st due to low soil moisture and high temperatures.

Generic image of drought in the French Alps.
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Generic image of drought in the French Alps.

September was marked by a lack of precipitation and high temperatures, maintaining low soil moisture. This situation is expected to continue in the coming weeks.

September continued the summer trend, with very little rainfall and temperatures above seasonal averages. Soil moisture also remains very low.
According to forecasts, this situation is expected to persist in the coming weeks, with no significant short-term improvement anticipated.
As of October 1st, the Dranses sector, which includes the municipality, remains at crisis level (4/4). This level entails the strictest restrictions.
Only priority water uses are permitted, including drinking water supply, civil security, public sanitation, animal watering, aquatic species preservation, and certain agricultural uses.
Everyone is urged to remain vigilant and continue their efforts to conserve water resources.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Morzine (02/10/2026)