Switzerland Faces Floods and Landslide After Heavy Rainfall: Zermatt Temporarily Cut Off from the Rest of the Country
Switzerland is currently reeling from severe natural disasters caused by heavy rainfall, resulting in widespread devastation across various regions. The recent deluge has led to extensive flooding and landslides, particularly impacting the southeastern part of the country, including the picturesque Misox valley in the canton of Graubünden. The Swiss Federal Office of Meteorology has issued ongoing flood alerts due to the saturated soil's inability to absorb additional rainfall. The situation worsened significantly when a landslide buried a part of a village in Graubünden, illustrating the gravity of the situation. Local media outlets have been inundated with images and videos showing overflowing rivers, a collapsed motorway, and debris scattered throughout affected areas. The renowned tourist town of Zermatt, situated near the iconic Matterhorn, faced temporary isolation from the rest of Switzerland as transportation routes were disrupted by the heavy rains. Both...
