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Landslide in Blatten causes CHF320 million in damage

Landslide in Blatten VS causes 320 million francs in damage

This content was published on Jun 17, 2025 The landslide in Blatten VS and the resulting floods caused damage totalling CHF 320 million. Around CHF 260 million of this was due to damage to buildings and household contents, according to estimates by Swiss private insurers.

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Swiss president visits region affected by glacier collapse

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Swiss glaciers start the summer with little snow cover

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