Impending Evacuation Looms Over Swiss Village Due to Landslide Threat
The Swiss village of Brienz is bracing for potential evacuation as it faces a severe landslide risk. Authorities warn that up to 1.2 million cubic meters of rock debris could descend on the settlement, prompting preparations among its 90 residents for possible relocation in the coming days. Following a previous evacuation last year and close brush with disaster in June 2023, residents are anxious as movement of the debris increases. Experts caution that precipitation could significantly accelerate falling rock speeds, making timely warnings difficult in case of sudden incidents.