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Urgent Evacuation as Landslide Threatens Swiss Village

5/19/2025

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In Valais, Switzerland, the serene mountain village of Blatten, with its 300 residents, faces an urgent evacuation as looming landslide threats intensify. Experts warn that a massive rockfall could unleash a staggering five million cubic meters of debris within hours, forcing evacuees to seek refuge in nearby towns.

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In Valais, Switzerland, the serene mountain village of Blatten, with its 300 residents, faces an urgent evacuation as looming landslide threats intensify. Experts warn that a massive rockfall could unleash a staggering five million cubic meters of debris within hours, forcing evacuees to seek refuge in nearby towns.