The money will be used to help people affected in the cantons of Ticino, Graubünden and Valais.
More than 30 communities have been hard hit by bad weather in recent weeks, as Swiss Solidarity pointed out in a press release on Tuesday. Swiss Solidarity launched an appeal for donations at the beginning of the month and has raised CHF10,020,719 to date.
Want to read our weekly top stories? Subscribe here.
This sum is mainly intended for private individuals affected by the disaster. The aid is divided into two phases. Initially, emergency aid is being provided to address the most urgent needs, such as purchasing basic necessities, clothing and temporary accommodation, explains the organisation.
In the second phase, Swiss Solidarity will cover the remaining costs for private individuals, associations, and small businesses. It also does not rule out covering the residual costs for particularly hard-hit communities. Swiss Solidarity emphasises that its support is always complementary to that provided by public authorities and insurance companies.
Translated from French by DeepL/sp
This news story has been written and carefully fact-checked by an external editorial team. At SWI swissinfo.ch we select the most relevant news for an international audience and use automatic translation tools such as DeepL to translate it into English. Providing you with automatically translated news gives us the time to write more in-depth articles.
If you want to know more about how we work, have a look here, if you want to learn more about how we use technology, click here, and if you have feedback on this news story please write to english@swissinfo.ch.
External Content
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Almost finished… We need to confirm your email address. To complete the subscription process, please click the link in the email we just sent you.
What factors should be taken into account when inheriting Swiss citizenship abroad?
Should there be a limit to the passing on of Swiss citizenship? Or is the current practice too strict and it should still be possible to register after the age of 25?
Swiss rivers and lakes remain low as dry weather persists
This content was published on
The start of the year has been far too dry for Switzerland's rivers and lakes. Some of them have fallen to record levels, and the situation is not about to improve, warned MeteoNews on Tuesday.
EFTA and Ukraine sign updated free trade agreement
This content was published on
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA), of which Switzerland is a member, and Ukraine signed an updated free trade agreement in Kyiv on Tuesday.
Switzerland hires US lobby firm to secure access to AI chips
This content was published on
Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has hired a lobbying firm in the United States to help Switzerland gain full access to artificial intelligence chips.
Six Swiss cities to bid for 2030 ‘Capital of Culture’ title
This content was published on
The Swiss cities of Aarau, Bellinzona, Lugano, Schaffhausen, Thun and Zug are competing to become Switzerland's "Capital of Culture" in 2030.
This content was published on
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) is calling for legal changes to enable it to intervene early on if banks violate corporate governance rules.
François Bocion painting fetches record at Swiss auction
This content was published on
The oil painting La chasse aux grèbes by Lausanne artist François Bocion (1828-1890) fetched a record CHF270,250 ($315,530) at an auction in Basel in early April, the highest price ever paid for one of his works.
This content was published on
One in six homes in Switzerland is located in a zone threatened by natural hazards, a new study by Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) has revealed.
This content was published on
The prices of owner-occupied properties continued to rise in the first three months of 2025. But large regional disparities remain.
Swiss Solidarity charity launches appeal for earthquake victims in Myanmar and Thailand
This content was published on
Swiss Solidarity, the humanitarian arm of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), has launched an appeal for donations for victims of the recent earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand.
If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.
Read more
More
Urban flooding slowly becomes a priority issue for Switzerland
This content was published on
Climate change is pushing Switzerland to change the way it handles urban flooding. As flood risks grow, cities are implementing innovative ways to mitigate the risks.
What measures have been taken to prevent floods in your area?
Have you ever experienced a flood event? Have you witnessed a significant increase in flooding where you live? What measures have been taken in your country to prevent recurrent flooding? Are these measures effective?
You can find an overview of ongoing debates with our journalists here . Please join us!
If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.