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Local sources from Switzerland: BR24, Augsburger Allgemeine.
UK coverage: Sky News.

Three people are missing after heavy rain and landslides caused significant damage in Switzerland. The landslide, triggered by rainfall that occurs once every 30 years, hit the Alpine valley of Misox in the canton of Graubunden. Rescuers are searching for the missing individuals, while one woman was found alive after being buried by the landslide. Rivers burst their banks, causing roads, fields, and villages to be covered in debris.

According to the article from BR24 titled ‘One Dead After Storms in Switzerland – Two Still Missing,’ the floods in southeastern Switzerland have resulted in one fatality, with two individuals still missing. The body of the man was carried away by floodwaters for over eight kilometers. The search for the missing persons is ongoing, but the likelihood of finding survivors decreases with time. Rescue teams, supported by dogs, drones, helicopters, and the army, are involved in the search efforts. The severe storms caused significant damage to houses, railway lines, and roads, including a section of the A13 highway towards Italy, which is expected to remain closed for a considerable period. Zermatt, a popular tourist resort, was cut off from the outside world for over 24 hours but is now accessible by train.

The article from Augsburger Allgemeine titled ‘Switzerland: Three Missing After Flooding – Damage in Zermatt and Graubunden’ provides further details on the situation. The search for the missing people in the Misox Valley continues, with their houses destroyed by a landslide. Another woman reported missing was found alive. The A13 highway towards Italy suffered significant damage, and the Misox Valley is likely to be impassable for some time. Zermatt, which experienced overflowing streams and flooding, is now accessible by train. There was also a risk of flooding at Lake Constance and along the Rhone River.

As the rescue efforts continue and the extent of the damage becomes clearer, Switzerland grapples with the aftermath of the heavy rain and landslides. The focus remains on finding the missing individuals and restoring the affected areas. The closure of important transportation routes poses challenges for travelers, while the impact on local communities will require significant recovery efforts.