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Switzerland Braces for 150km/h Winds as First Autumn Storm Hits Country

Storm Benjamin caused fallen trees, disrupted rail traffic, and led to park closures as authorities issued a level 3 warning for the northern Alps region.

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The storm, named Benjamin, is expected to sweep across Switzerland on Thursday October 23rd, bringing violent gusts and heavy rain to many regions of the country.

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With gusts of over 100 km/h, storm «Benjamin» has reached Switzerland and caused damage. Overview of the regions.

·Zürich, Switzerland
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The first autumn storm of the season has reached Switzerland. "Benjamin" brings storm gusts in the lowlands and hurricanes to the Jura and Pre-Alps peaks.

·Zürich, Switzerland
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The storm "Benjamin" swept over Switzerland on Thursday and left numerous damages.

Storm Benjamin began to fall on Switzerland on Thursday morning with strong winds and intense precipitation in places. gusts at more than 90 km/h were recorded in the plain and at more than 130 km/h in the mountains. Disruptions are observed on the rail and roads of French-speaking Switzerland.

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20 Minuten broke the news in on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
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