Swiss village threatened by vast rockslide must be evacuated again

The Swiss mountain village of Brienz is once again facing a possible evacuation due to the threat of a huge landslide.

There is a risk of landslides in Brienz and people are preparing to leave their homes. As early as 2023, the Swiss village had almost been buried under rubble and debris.

Above Brienz/Brinzauls, the approximately 1.2 million cubic meters of rock debris began to move downward.

The village of Brienz in Switzerland is again threatened by a significant landslide and must therefore prepare to evacuate....

The Swiss village of Brienz is threatened by a massive landslide and is preparing an evacuation, local authorities say. Some 1.2 million cubic meters of rock could fall from the valley and reach the village.

There is a chance that this time 1.2 million cubic meters of debris will come down. In May 2023, the population of the village also had to pack their belongings.