Devastating Storms Trigger Fatal Landslide in Southern Switzerland

A severe storm in southern Switzerland caused a landslide, resulting in two fatalities and one missing person. The disaster also led to the collapse of a bridge and evacuations in the worst-hit areas, especially in Ticino canton. Heavy rainfall affected both Switzerland and northern Italy.

Severe storms in southern Switzerland have resulted in a tragic landslide, killing two people and leaving one missing, according to police reports on Sunday.

The extreme weather, which hit southern and western parts of Switzerland over the weekend, specifically impacted the Italian-speaking Ticino canton.

Authorities have confirmed that the landslide occurred in the Fontana area of the Maggia valley near Locarno. Rescuers are continuing their search efforts for a missing individual after recovering two bodies. Camping sites along the Maggia river were evacuated due to safety concerns, and part of the Visletto road bridge collapsed. Additionally, three other valleys in the area are currently inaccessible by road.

Further north, the Rhone River flooded a highway and a railway line in Valais canton due to rising water levels.

Similar weather conditions affected northern Italy, with firefighters completing around 80 rescue operations. Two adults and a 3-month-old girl were saved from a submerged car near the Orco torrent. Multiple villages are now isolated owing to the adverse weather.

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