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.
Overview
- 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.