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Severe Storms Trigger Deadly Landslides and Flooding in Switzerland

Rescue teams search for missing after violent downpours devastate multiple regions, causing significant damage and evacuations.

  • One person confirmed dead and two still missing after landslides in the Misox valley.
  • Over 200 rescuers, including search dogs and helicopters, are involved in ongoing search operations.
  • Heavy rains led to the destruction of houses, roads, and a major transit route in the Graubünden canton.
  • Authorities have evacuated 230 people and declared a state of emergency for the Rhone and its tributaries.
  • Rail and road access to the popular tourist town of Zermatt was temporarily cut off due to flooding.
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