The picturesque village of Blatten in Switzerland has suffered significant damage following a dramatic glacier collapse. A massive section of the Birch glacier fell into the valley, leading to widespread flooding and the destruction of multiple homes.
Drone footage captured the harrowing moment at around 15:30 (14:30 BST) on Wednesday, as a torrent of mud surged through the village, generating a vast cloud of dust. Fortunately, residents had been evacuated days prior due to concerns regarding the glacier’s instability. However, reports indicate that at least one individual is still unaccounted for amidst the wreckage of flattened houses.
In unrelated news, a new statue of Josef Stalin has been unveiled at a Metro station in Moscow, while Emmanuel Macron experienced a peculiar encounter with his wife Brigitte upon arriving in Hanoi, Vietnam. In a separate incident, a ship narrowly missed Johan Helberg’s home in Norway. Meanwhile, military exercises involving Norwegian warships are underway, as detailed by Europe editor Katya Adler.
Tragic flooding in southern France has claimed the lives of at least three individuals, while budding singer-songwriter JJ emerged victorious at the Eurovision competition in Switzerland with the heartfelt ballad “Wasted Love.” Lastly, Pope Leo XIV’s call for world peace resonated through the packed St Peter’s Square, mirroring a somber atmosphere as black smoke rose from the Vatican, indicating the ongoing search for a new pope.
Source: www.bbc.com
