A massive landslide in southern Switzerland this week buried the village of Blatten and blocked a river, creating a growing risk of flooding. Millions of cubic meters of ice, mud, and rock crashed down from a mountain on Wednesday, flooding the few buildings left in the village.
Luckily, all 300 residents had already been evacuated earlier in May after signs of instability near the Birch Glacier.
By Thursday, flooding worsened as the debris- stretching nearly 2 kilometers, blocked the River Lonza, forming a lake and raising concerns that more flooding or landslides could occur. Authorities warned nearby villages, Gampel and Steg, to be ready for possible evacuation.
The Swiss army is on standby with equipment to help once it’s safe. Meanwhile, rescue teams are still searching for a 64-year-old man missing since the disaster, though the search was paused due to the unstable debris and risk of more rockfalls.
The destruction has shocked local residents, and scientists believe it may be a striking example of how climate change is affecting the Alpine region.
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Google has asked U.S. regulators for permission to release up to 32 million sterilised mosquitoes in California and Florida as part of its experimental “Debug” programme aimed at reducing populations of disease-carrying insects.
Thai investigators seized more than 100 protected wildlife remains after raiding a souvenir and traditional medicine shop accused of selling wildlife carcasses online.
As climate pressures and urbanisation accelerate worldwide, governments are increasingly investing in smart cities and villages to build more sustainable and resilient communities. Across the world, digital technologies are reshaping how cities and rural areas are planned and managed.
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