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The canton of Valais, in turn, warned of flooding and mudslides. [39] In large parts of Switzerland, danger level 3 or 4 (significant or great danger possible) was in effect on the afternoon of 29 June.
At least four people have died and another is missing due to flooding this weekend in southern Switzerland, according to local police and Swiss state media. At least 4 dead, 1 missing after ...
In the southwestern Swiss canton of Valais, police said a man was found dead in a hotel in the Alpine town of Saas-Grund. Police said he was likely surprised by flooding as melting snow compounded ...
In late June, a series of violent thunderstorms and melting snow triggered severe flooding and landslides in southern Switzerland, resulting in the deaths of at least eight individuals, with six more reported missing, [56] including one from Binn. [148] The cantons of Ticino and Valais in Switzerland were
The Sionne has often caused flooding, particularly in the lower reaches of the Valais capital. About twice a century, a catastrophic event is observed, accompanied by severe damage. The last two major floods occurred in November 1944 and July 1992. [ 5 ]
The Giétro Glacier lies on the northern side of the Pennine Alps in the Swiss canton of Valais. It is located in the upper Bagnes Valley, south of Martigny and Verbier. The length of the glacier is 4.45 km (2017) and its area is 5.3 km 2 (2017). [1] The glacier is fed by the snows of Mont Blanc de Cheilon (3,870 m) and La Ruinette (3,875 m ...
Flood water deluge caused the complete submergence of power house, massive debris accumulation, electrical equipment replacement and loss of power generation for a year: 1998 [11] Bieudron Hydroelectric Power Station: Valais Switzerland: 1269 MW loss, penstock rupture, three fatalities, flooding and loss of generating capacity: 2000 [12]
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