New storm warning: valley in Ticino to be evacuated

Storms in Ticino - New storm warning: valley in Ticino to be evacuated

New weather in the Swiss canton of Tessin could put people's lives at risk according to the Crisis Unit, this weekend. The authorities have therefore ordered the evacuation of almost an entire valley.

Residents in the Bavonatal, in upper Maggiatal, are now being evacuated by helicopters, as reported by the cantonal police.

In Fontana, Bavonatal, three German holidaymakers had lost their lives a week ago due to a landslide caused by heavy rainfall. Further down in the valley, water masses of the Maggia river had partially destroyed a bridge. The Maggia river flows into Lago Maggiore at Locarno.

The terrain in Bavonatal has been significantly altered by the water masses of a small tributary that flows into the Maggia. The tributary had significantly swollen and flooded the land. It is now difficult to predict what will happen with new, even less severe rainfalls, according to the cantonal police. The Crisis Unit has therefore decided out of caution to evacuate almost all residents. The access roads should then be closed.

Bavonatal is wild and remote

The police did not share information on how many people are affected or how many tourists might still be in the area. In the remote Bavonatal, there are only a few small villages. For those who cannot stay with relatives or friends, a triage station has been set up in Ascona.

1. The severe weather warning issued by the Crisis Unit in Switzerland has led to a danger to life in the Ticino region, specifically in the Bavonatal area.
2. Despite the weekend approaching, residents in the Bavonatal, located in upper Maggiatal, are being evacuated due to a severe weather situation.
3. The authorities have taken drastic measures, ordering an evacuation of almost an entire valley in Ticino due to the severe weather warning.
4. In light of the past incidents, such as the loss of three lives in Fontana a week ago due to heavy rainfall, the authorities are not taking any chances.
5. The Crisis Unit has evacuated many residents from the Bavonatal area as a precautionary measure, fearing potential damage or danger from storms and rainfall.
6. With Locarno near Lago Maggiore, the entire Switzerland is kept on alert, as any severe weather condition could lead to crisis situations similar to the one in Bavonatal.

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