A significant landslide has closed the road leading to the Polyphyto Hydroelectric Station in Greece, blocking access for the few residents of the area. Authorities, including the Western Macedonia regional governor George Amanatidis and DEH directors, are assessing the situation…
The area above the evacuated village of Brienz, Switzerland, is experiencing an acceleration in landslide movement, reaching speeds of 18 centimeters per day. Authorities attribute this increase to recent weather patterns, including rainfall and subsequent snowmelt. Although drainage efforts have…
The Swiss federal and Graubünden cantonal governments have announced they will cover 90% of relocation costs for residents of Brienz, threatened by landslide risks. This decision, shared by the municipality of Albula, offers hope to those facing a second evacuation….
Residents in Cwmtillery, Wales, are expressing concerns about living near a coal tip that recently caused a landslide. Following Storm Bert’s heavy rain, many feel unsafe and are requesting compulsory purchases of their homes. The Welsh government is set to…
A landslide occurred on Friday evening along the Seestrasse by Lake Vierwaldstättersee in Weggis, Lucerne, causing the closure of the main road between Brunnen and Küssnacht SZ. A loose rock block weighing 20 tons, identified by geologist Klaus Louis, will…
The prosecutor in Heraklion has intervened amid safety concerns at the Unified Special Professional High School and Vocational Training Workshops, exacerbated by a recent landslide. Parents have rejected temporary relocation proposals due to space issues and reported that their children’s…
Parents of children with special needs attending schools in Lodja, Crete, are protesting over a landslide threatening student safety. They refuse to return to unsafe conditions in inadequate storage facilities, calling for immediate relocation to a more suitable building. Stella…
Typhoon Man-yi has made landfall in the Philippines, contributing to a series of violent storms impacting the region in recent weeks. The typhoon triggered a landslide in Nueva Vizcaya that resulted in the deaths of at least seven individuals, including…
Residents of Brienz, Switzerland, now face a prolonged evacuation as 1.2 million cubic meters of debris threatens the village. The geological early warning service reports daily shifts of up to 35 centimeters, escalating fears of a major landslide. Local resident…
The Swiss village of Brienz has been evacuated for the second time due to the imminent threat of a landslide. All 80 residents were forced to leave by the deadline set at 1 PM, after which entry into the village…
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…
