3 missing in a landslide in Swiss Alps as heavy rains cause flash floods
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Swiss President Viola Amherd says she’s shocked by the scale of the damage caused by severe weather.
Three people are missing after massive thunderstorms and rainfall in southeastern Switzerland caused a landslide.
One woman was pulled out alive after being buried by the landslide in the Alpine valley of Misox in Graubunden. A rescue operation for the three others is continuing on Saturday.
The rockslide hit a group of houses in the municipality of Lostallo. Rescuers searched all day with excavators and specially trained dogs. William Kloter from the Swiss police, who is heading the rescue operation, told local media he hopes to find the three missing persons alive.
Swiss President Viola Amherd said she was shocked by the scale of the damage caused by severe weather.
“My thoughts are with those affected. I thank the emergency personnel for their tireless efforts in this difficult situation,” Amherd said on X.
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