Glacier Collapse Devastates Swiss Village, Flood Risk High | JQJO

A massive glacier collapse in Blatten, Switzerland, buried 90% of the village under ice, rock, and mud, prompting an urgent evacuation. One person remains missing despite search efforts. Experts attribute the collapse to thawing permafrost exacerbated by climate change. A natural dam formed by the landslide is causing a rapidly rising lake, posing a significant flood risk to downstream villages, which have also been evacuated. Authorities are employing emergency measures, but recovery efforts are just beginning.