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Landslide in Hebei Province Kills Four Amid Widespread Flooding in Northern China

Heavy rainfall in northern China caused a landslide in Hebei province, killing four and leaving eight missing, prompting flood warnings in Beijing and 11 other provinces; more than 4,400 people were relocated due to flash floods and landslides.

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Quito Water Crisis: Landslide Disrupts Mica System

A landslide in Quito's Mica water system, caused by heavy rainfall, has left six parishes without potable water since July 12th, affecting 13% of the city's population. Repair efforts are underway, but the mayor stated this is the worst water shortage in 25 years.

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Swiss Village Evacuated After Successful Early Warning System Prevents Mass Casualties in Glacier-Triggered Landslide

A glacier detachment caused a massive landslide in the Swiss village of Blaten on May 28th, 2024, resulting in one missing person; however, a successful early warning system enabled the timely evacuation of most residents, showcasing Switzerland's advanced risk assessment and disaster preparedness.

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Swiss Glacier Collapse: Situation Stabilizes, but Cleanup Delayed

A large section of the Birch glacier in Switzerland collapsed on Wednesday, destroying the village of Blatten and causing approximately nine million cubic meters of rock and ice to fall into the valley. One person remains missing.

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Swiss Glacier Collapse Destroys Village, One Missing

In Switzerland, a glacier collapse caused a landslide that destroyed the village of Blatten, resulting in one missing person and a dammed Lonza River creating flood risks; the government is providing support.

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Glacier Collapse in Swiss Alps Creates Dam, Threatens Villages

A glacier collapse in the Swiss Alps buried a village, creating a lake of rising water behind a debris dam, prompting evacuations and raising concerns about further landslides and downstream flooding.

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DRC Mine Landslide: At Least Seven Dead, Many Missing

At least seven miners died and many are missing after a landslide at the Lomera mining site in South Kivu, DRC, on July 20th, impacting at least 16 mine shafts; conflicting reports exist regarding the casualty count.

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Swiss Village Evacuated After Glacier-Triggered Landslide

A landslide in the Swiss village of Blatten, prompted by a glacier rupture due to rising temperatures and a prior rockslide, resulted in a timely evacuation with only one person missing, highlighting Switzerland's effective disaster warning system.

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Swiss Landslide Displaces 300, Future Uncertain

A massive landslide in Lötschental, Switzerland, on May 19th, buried the village of Blatten, displacing 300 people who lost their homes and possessions; the Swiss government is providing support, but the long-term impact on the community remains uncertain.

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Swiss Glacier Collapse: Water Flowing Freely, But Landslide Risk Remains

A massive glacier collapse in the Swiss Alps on Wednesday dammed the Lonza River, creating a lake that now has found an outlet; however, ongoing melting and potential rain pose a risk of further mudslides, prompting evacuation warnings for two downstream communities.

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Swiss Landslide Creates Rising Lake, Threatening Communities

A landslide in Lötschental, Switzerland, created a lake of seven million cubic meters of debris, which is rising and causing flooding; nearby communities are on alert for potential evacuation, while the village of Blatten is largely destroyed, and the psychological impact on residents is substantial...

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Glacier Collapse Buries 90% of Swiss Village

On Wednesday, a large portion of a glacier in the Swiss Alps collapsed, burying 90% of the evacuated village of Blatten under a massive landslide of ice, mud, and rock; one person is missing, and the event highlights the accelerating impact of climate change on glacial stability.

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