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As a Landslide Threatens an Alpine Village, Swiss Authorities Expand the Evacuation Order
- On Monday, Swiss officials extended the evacuation measures for most residents of Blatten, a village located in the Ltschental valley, due to escalating threats of landslides.
- The order followed a rockslide on Bietschhorn mountain on May 18, 2025, and repeated small rockfalls, creating an acute threat to the village of about 300 residents.
- Around 100 people had been evacuated calmly and orderly on Saturday night amid risks from falling rocks and mudslides, with closures of nearby roads and hiking trails.
- Local official Matthias Ebener emphasized that "there is a real risk of rockfalls" near Kleine Nesthorn Mountain and Birch Glacier, highlighting the seriousness of the situation.
- Residents found temporary accommodation with relatives, friends, or hotels, but officials did not clarify when they could safely return home, likely not before Tuesday.
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As a landslide threatens an Alpine village, Swiss authorities expand the evacuation order
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A Swiss village is evacuated because of a threat of a mudslide
GENEVA (AP) — Swiss authorities evacuated around 100 people from their homes after a mudslide threatened their Alpine village of Blatten in the Lötschental Valley.
·Hamilton, Canada
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