In Europe now! Switzerland river overflow causes severe flooding in Zermatt

#flooding #switzerland #zermatt Flooding impacted the Swiss canton of Valais due to persistent rainfall, melting snow, and waterlogged ground, as reported by local authorities on June 21. The inclement weather has led to significant disruptions and has placed various communities on high alert. In Zermatt, a popular tourist resort located near the iconic Matterhorn mountain, the Mattervispa river partially overflowed its banks. This sudden overflow has left the mountain village isolated from the outside world since midday on Friday. The channel lists such natural disasters as: 1) Geological emergencies: Earthquake, Volcanic eruption, Mud, Landslide, Avalanche; 2) Hydrological emergencies: Flood, Tsunami, Limnological disaster, 3) Fires: Forest fire, Peat fire; 4) Meteorological emergencies: Tornado, Cyclone, Blizzard, Hail, Drought, Tornado, Hail, Hurricane, Tsunami, Storm, Thunderstorm, Tempest.