The risk of flooding increases in Valais due to heavy thunderstorms
Published: Saturday, Jun 29th 2024, 17:50
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The canton of Valais has been warning of the risk of flooding since Saturday afternoon due to heavy thunderstorms. According to the cantonal command staff, the Rhone and the tributaries on the left bank of the Rhone are particularly dangerous.
Numerous thunderstorms have been moving across Valais since the early afternoon, according to a statement from the cantonal management body. Flooding and debris flows along these rivers are likely.
The authorities called on people to restrict travel, avoid staying near watercourses and avoid parking on bridges. People should also refrain from filming and photographing floods to avoid endangering themselves.
According to the management body, the Entremont, the Val d'Hérens, the Val d'Anniviers, the Mattertal, the Goms, the Binntal and the Simplon region are particularly affected. While there is also potential danger in other areas, the Chablais should be spared to some extent, according to the press release.
The Nufenen Pass - which connects the Upper Valais with the Bedretto Valley in Ticino - has been closed since the afternoon. International transit traffic via the Simplon axis was also suspended from 5.30 p.m. on Saturday. The Simplon will not be open again until 05.00 on Sunday, according to the information provided.
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