One in dead in Swiss floods as Alpine resort Zermatt cut off - BBC
WEBThe body of a man has been found after three people went missing when floodwaters swept through the south-eastern Swiss town of Misox in the alpine valley of Graubünden - also known as...
Flooding in Zermatt: Chaos for Locals & Tourists Alike
WEBJun 22, 2024 · Zermatt was hit hard this weekend with serious flooding. A heavy rainstorm caused the Vispa river to partially burst its banks, leading to a whole range of problems. Most of the flooding and damage occurred along the river’s edge, and as of today, things seem to be stabilizing.
Swiss resort of Zermatt off-limits due to flooding risk
WEBJun 21, 2024 · The banks of the Rhône river were being closed off to the public Friday due to flooding, and it was not possible to reach Zermatt by rail or car.
Huge Clear Up Operation Underway After Flooding in Zermatt
WEBJun 23, 2024 · Swiss authorities evacuated 230 residents on Saturday, with the municipality of Chippis particularly affected, as it is situated on the left bank of the Rhone. Other parts of the Alps were also affected. The village of La Berarde in the Ecrins National Park in the French Alps as flooded.
IN PICTURES: What's the latest after Switzerland hit by devastating floods?
WEBJun 24, 2024 · Parts of Switzerland including the canton of Graubünden and the resort of Zermatt were hit by huge floods over the weekend which left buildings and roads destroyed. Here's the latest as two people remain missing.
Zermatt rail link interrupted for weeks after severe flooding in ...
WEBJul 10, 2024 · The Visp-Täsch rail link will stay closed until at least mid-August due to severe damage caused by the flooding of the Vispa river. Several sections of the railway route have been significantly...
Switzerland floods: One dead and search continues for others as …
WEBJun 24, 2024 · In the west, the resort of Zermatt has been isolated by flooding as train links between Visp and the town were suspended. The road between Täsch and Zermatt were also closed.
Three missing after heavy storms cause landslide in Switzerland
WEBJun 22, 2024 · Rainfall in the Swiss canton of Valais has caused severe flooding, isolating Zermatt and prompting evacuations as authorities raise alert levels. Three people were missing on Saturday after ...
Switzerland: Three people missing after once-in-30-year rains …
WEBJun 22, 2024 · Dramatic videos showed the otherwise small river that flows through Zermatt turning into a muddy flash flood, partially submerging streets. There are no rail services to and from the tourist destination after the Matterhorn-Gotthard Railway halted operations on Saturday morning but police said they hoped to reopen the routes in the evening.
Heavy rains trigger floods and landslides in Switzerland
WEBZURICH, June 22 (Reuters) - Emergency services with helicopters, drones and rescue dogs searched on Saturday for three people who were missing after violent downpours caused floods and landslides...
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