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SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

An aerial view shows the partly flooded village of Blatten after recent snowfalls, five months after a landslide destroyed the village, Blatten, Switzerland, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

An aerial view shows the partly flooded village of Blatten after recent snowfalls, five months after a landslide destroyed the village, Blatten, Switzerland, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

An aerial view shows the partly flooded village of Blatten after recent snowfalls, five months after a landslide destroyed the village, Blatten, Switzerland, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

Picture shows the partly flooded village of Blatten after recent snowfalls, five months after a landslide destroyed the village, Blatten, Switzerland, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN AUFRAEUMARBEITEN WEISSENRIED

La boue qui recouvre les fenetres d'un chalet le samedi 11 octobre 2025 dans le hameau de Weissenried proche du village de Blatten dans le Loetschental. La Fondation Blatten organise une importante action de nettoyage ce samedi a Blatten en Valais. Plus de 70 benevoles se sont affaires pour enlever la poussiere, boue et autres debris qui ont recouvert les maisons du hameau de Weissenried, tout juste epargne par l'eboulement du 28 mai dernier. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN AUFRAEUMARBEITEN WEISSENRIED

De la boue est visible sur une tete de mouton accroche a un chalet le samedi 11 octobre 2025 dans le hameau de Weissenried proche du village de Blatten dans le Loetschental. La Fondation Blatten organise une importante action de nettoyage ce samedi a Blatten en Valais. Plus de 70 benevoles se sont affaires pour enlever la poussiere, boue et autres debris qui ont recouvert les maisons du hameau de Weissenried, tout juste epargne par l'eboulement du 28 mai dernier. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

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KEYPIX - Un benevole nettoie la boue qui recouvre un chalet le samedi 11 octobre 2025 dans le hameau de Weissenried proche du village de Blatten dans le Loetschental. La Fondation Blatten organise une importante action de nettoyage ce samedi a Blatten en Valais. Plus de 70 benevoles se sont affaires pour enlever la poussiere, boue et autres debris qui ont recouvert les maisons du hameau de Weissenried, tout juste epargne par l'eboulement du 28 mai dernier. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN AUFRAEUMARBEITEN WEISSENRIED

Un jeune benevole nettoie la boue qui recouvre un chalet le samedi 11 octobre 2025 dans le hameau de Weissenried proche du village de Blatten dans le Loetschental. La Fondation Blatten organise une importante action de nettoyage ce samedi a Blatten en Valais. Plus de 70 benevoles se sont affaires pour enlever la poussiere, boue et autres debris qui ont recouvert les maisons du hameau de Weissenried, tout juste epargne par l'eboulement du 28 mai dernier. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

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Pia Ebener, une residente nettoie la boue qui recouvre son chalet le samedi 11 octobre 2025 dans le hameau de Weissenried proche du village de Blatten dans le Loetschental. La Fondation Blatten organise une importante action de nettoyage ce samedi a Blatten en Valais. Plus de 70 benevoles se sont affaires pour enlever la poussiere, boue et autres debris qui ont recouvert les maisons du hameau de Weissenried, tout juste epargne par l'eboulement du 28 mai dernier. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

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KEYPIX - Des jeunes benevoles nettoient la boue qui recouvre un chalet le samedi 11 octobre 2025 dans le hameau de Weissenried proche du village de Blatten dans le Loetschental. La Fondation Blatten organise une importante action de nettoyage ce samedi a Blatten en Valais. Plus de 70 benevoles se sont affaires pour enlever la poussiere, boue et autres debris qui ont recouvert les maisons du hameau de Weissenried, tout juste epargne par l'eboulement du 28 mai dernier. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN AUFRAEUMARBEITEN WEISSENRIED

Des residents et des benevoles nettoient la boue qui recouvre un chalet le samedi 11 octobre 2025 dans le hameau de Weissenried proche du village de Blatten dans le Loetschental. La Fondation Blatten organise une importante action de nettoyage ce samedi a Blatten en Valais. Plus de 70 benevoles se sont affaires pour enlever la poussiere, boue et autres debris qui ont recouvert les maisons du hameau de Weissenried, tout juste epargne par l'eboulement du 28 mai dernier. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN AUFRAEUMARBEITEN WEISSENRIED

Lisbeth Kalbermatten, une residente nettoie la boue qui recouvre son chalet le samedi 11 octobre 2025 dans le hameau de Weissenried proche du village de Blatten dans le Loetschental. La Fondation Blatten organise une importante action de nettoyage ce samedi a Blatten en Valais. Plus de 70 benevoles se sont affaires pour enlever la poussiere, boue et autres debris qui ont recouvert les maisons du hameau de Weissenried, tout juste epargne par l'eboulement du 28 mai dernier. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

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KEYPIX - Pia Ebener, une residente nettoie la boue qui recouvre son chalet le samedi 11 octobre 2025 dans le hameau de Weissenried proche du village de Blatten dans le Loetschental. La Fondation Blatten organise une importante action de nettoyage ce samedi a Blatten en Valais. Plus de 70 benevoles se sont affaires pour enlever la poussiere, boue et autres debris qui ont recouvert les maisons du hameau de Weissenried, tout juste epargne par l'eboulement du 28 mai dernier. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

Une vue aerienne de Weissenried proche du village de Blatten le samedi 11 octobre 2025 depuis le hameau de Weissenried dans le Loetschental. La Fondation Blatten organise une importante action de nettoyage ce samedi a Weissenried proche de Blatten en Valais. Plus de 70 benevoles se sont affaires pour enlever la poussiere, boue et autres debris qui ont recouvert les maisons du hameau de Weissenried, tout juste epargne par l'eboulement du 28 mai dernier. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

Une vue des maisons dans le lac de Blatten le samedi 11 octobre 2025 depuis le hameau de Weissenried dans le Loetschental. La Fondation Blatten organise une importante action de nettoyage ce samedi a Weissenried proche de Blatten en Valais. Plus de 70 benevoles se sont affaires pour enlever la poussiere, boue et autres debris qui ont recouvert les maisons du hameau de Weissenried, tout juste epargne par l'eboulement du 28 mai dernier. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

Une vue aerienne du village de Blatten et du lac le samedi 11 octobre 2025 depuis le hameau de Weissenried dans le Loetschental. La Fondation Blatten organise une importante action de nettoyage ce samedi a Weissenried proche de Blatten en Valais. Plus de 70 benevoles se sont affaires pour enlever la poussiere, boue et autres debris qui ont recouvert les maisons du hameau de Weissenried, tout juste epargne par l'eboulement du 28 mai dernier. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

An aerial view shows the path of the landslide and the destroyed village, 4 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the Loetschental valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. The authorities in Blatten had already evacuated the village in the week before the glacier collapse, but a local shepherd lost his life. (KEYSTONE/Michael Buholzer)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

Matthias Bellwald, mayor of the municipality of Blatten looks at the destroyed village, 4 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the Loetschental valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. The authorities in Blatten had already evacuated the village in the week before the glacier collapse, but a local shepherd lost his life. (KEYSTONE/Michael Buholzer)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

An aerial view shows the a destroyed and flooded houses in the village of Blatten, 4 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the Loetschental valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. The authorities in Blatten had already evacuated the village in the week before the glacier collapse, but a local shepherd lost his life. (KEYSTONE/Michael Buholzer)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

Workers are dismantling the destroyed Burgerhaus in Blatten, 4 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the Loetschental valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. The authorities in Blatten had already evacuated the village in the week before the glacier collapse, but a local shepherd lost his life. (KEYSTONE/Michael Buholzer)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

An aerial view shows the path of the landslide and the destroyed village, 4 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the Loetschental valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. The authorities in Blatten had already evacuated the village in the week before the glacier collapse, but a local shepherd lost his life. (KEYSTONE/Michael Buholzer)

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KEYPIX - Matthias Bellwald, mayor of the municipality of Blatten makes his way as he visits the destroyed village, 4 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the Loetschental valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. The authorities in Blatten had already evacuated the village in the week before the glacier collapse, but a local shepherd lost his life. (KEYSTONE/Michael Buholzer)

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KEYPIX - An aerial view shows the a destroyed and flooded houses in the village of Blatten, 4 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the Loetschental valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. The authorities in Blatten had already evacuated the village in the week before the glacier collapse, but a local shepherd lost his life. (KEYSTONE/Michael Buholzer)

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KEYPIX - A man looks down at the destroyed village of Blatten, 4 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the Loetschental valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. The authorities in Blatten had already evacuated the village in the week before the glacier collapse, but a local shepherd lost his life. (KEYSTONE/Michael Buholzer)

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KEYPIX - Matthias Bellwald, mayor of the municipality of Blatten makes his way as he visits the destroyed village, 4 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the Loetschental valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. The authorities in Blatten had already evacuated the village in the week before the glacier collapse, but a local shepherd lost his life. (KEYSTONE/Michael Buholzer)

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KEYPIX - Matthias Bellwald, mayor of the municipality of Blatten makes his way as he visits the destroyed village, 4 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the Loetschental valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. The authorities in Blatten had already evacuated the village in the week before the glacier collapse, but a local shepherd lost his life. (KEYSTONE/Michael Buholzer)

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KEYPIX - Matthias Bellwald, mayor of the municipality of Blatten looks at the destroyed village, 4 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the Loetschental valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. The authorities in Blatten had already evacuated the village in the week before the glacier collapse, but a local shepherd lost his life. (KEYSTONE/Michael Buholzer)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

Representatives from the village of Blatten, the Lotschental valley, and the Blatten 2030 reconstruction project looking ath the destroyed village during the groundbreaking ceremony of reconstruction the village, project "Blatten 2030", 3,5 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, Friday, September 19, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental Valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. Reconstruction of the village is planned to be completed by 2030. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

A view of the devastated village during the groundbreaking ceremony of reconstruction of the village, project "Blatten 2030", 3,5 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, Friday, September 19, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental Valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. Reconstruction of the village is planned to be completed by 2030. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

Representatives from the village of Blatten, the Lotschental valley, and the Blatten 2030 reconstruction project looking ath the destroyed village during the groundbreaking ceremony of reconstruction the village, project "Blatten 2030", 3,5 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, Friday, September 19, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental Valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. Reconstruction of the village is planned to be completed by 2030. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

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KEYPIX - A view of the devastated village during the groundbreaking ceremony of reconstruction of the village, project "Blatten 2030", 3,5 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, Friday, September 19, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental Valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. Reconstruction of the village is planned to be completed by 2030. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

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KEYPIX - Destroyed and flooded houses are pictured during the groundbreaking ceremony of reconstruction the village, project "Blatten 2030", 3,5 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, Friday, September 19, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental Valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. Reconstruction of the village is planned to be completed by 2030. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

Destroyed and flooded houses are pictured during the groundbreaking ceremony of reconstruction the village, project "Blatten 2030", 3,5 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, Friday, September 19, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental Valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. Reconstruction of the village is planned to be completed by 2030. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

A view of the devastated village during the groundbreaking ceremony of reconstruction of the village, project "Blatten 2030", 3,5 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, Friday, September 19, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental Valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. Reconstruction of the village is planned to be completed by 2030. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

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KEYPIX - Representatives from the village of Blatten, the Lötschental valley, and the Blatten 2030 reconstruction project during the groundbreaking ceremony of reconstruction the village, project "Blatten 2030", 3,5 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, Friday, September 19, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental Valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. Reconstruction of the village is planned to be completed by 2030. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

Representatives from the village of Blatten, the Lötschental valley, and the Blatten 2030 reconstruction project during the groundbreaking ceremony of reconstruction the village, project "Blatten 2030", 3,5 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, Friday, September 19, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental Valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. Reconstruction of the village is planned to be completed by 2030. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

From left, Fernando Lehner, Chair of the Blatten 2023 Reconstruction Committee, Matthias Bellwald, mayor of the municipality of Blatten, and Christian Rieder, President of the Loetschental Valley Council pose during the groundbreaking ceremony of reconstruction the village, project "Blatten 2030", 3,5 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, Friday, September 19, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental Valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. Reconstruction of the village is planned to be completed by 2030. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

From right, Matthias Bellwald, third from left, mayor of the municipality of Blatten, Fernando Lehner, second from right, Chair of the Blatten 2023 Reconstruction Committee and Christian Rieder, center, President of the Loetschental Valley Council speak during the groundbreaking ceremony of reconstruction the village, project "Blatten 2030", 3,5 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, Friday, September 19, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental Valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. Reconstruction of the village is planned to be completed by 2030. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

Air Zermatt helicopter flight above destroyed and flooded houses during the groundbreaking ceremony of reconstruction the village, project "Blatten 2030", 3,5 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, Friday, September 19, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental Valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. Reconstruction of the village is planned to be completed by 2030. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

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Workers are building a road through the rubble to access the village during the groundbreaking ceremony of reconstruction the village, project "Blatten 2030", 3,5 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, Friday, September 19, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental Valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. Reconstruction of the village is planned to be completed by 2030. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

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KEYPIX - Civil defense personnel clear debris from a destroyed house during the groundbreaking ceremony of the reconstruction of the village, project "Blatten 2030", 3,5 months after a landslide destroyed the village, in Blatten, Switzerland, Friday, September 19, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the village of Blatten in the Loetschental Valley, Canton of Valais, was devastated when a section of the Birch Glacier collapsed, sending an avalanche of rock, ice, and debris into the valley. About 90% of the village, including 130 houses and the parish church, was buried. The debris blocked the Lonza River, creating a large lake and raising concerns about flooding. Reconstruction of the village is planned to be completed by 2030. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

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KEYPIX - Une vue de la vallee du Loetschental avec le glissement de terrain qui a devaste en grande partie le village valaisan de Blatten photographiee ce mercredi 3 septembre 2025 a Wiler. Le village de Blatten, en Valais, a ete frappe par un eboulement massif provoque par l'effondrement partiel du glacier du Birch, causant d'importants degats. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Merlet)

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Une vue de la vallee du Loetschental avec le glissement de terrain qui a devaste en grande partie le village valaisan de Blatten photographiee ce mercredi 3 septembre 2025 a Wiler. Le village de Blatten, en Valais, a ete frappe par un eboulement massif provoque par l'effondrement partiel du glacier du Birch, causant d'importants degats. (KEYSTONE/Cyril Zingaro)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

Une machine travaille dans les debris du glissement de terrain qui a devaste en grande partie le village valaisan de Blatten ce mercredi 3 septembre 2025 a Wiler. Le village de Blatten, en Valais, a ete frappe par un eboulement massif provoque par l'effondrement partiel du glacier du Birch, causant d'importants degats. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Merlet)

SCHWEIZ LOETSCHENTAL TOURISMUS

Sicht auf das Dorf Blatten das von einem Schuttkegel begraben liegt, am Dienstag, 22. Juli 2025, auf der Lauchernalp im Loetschental. Die Behoerden und Tourismusexperten aeussern sich nach dem Bergsturz vom 28. Mai 2025 in Blatten ueber die schwierige Situation im Tourismus im Loetschental. (KEYSTONE/Peter Schneider)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

Une vue aerienne de l'eboulement avec le hameau de Weissenried au-dessus du village valaisan de Blatten le mardi 24 juin 2025 a Blatten dans le Loetschental. Le village de Blatten, en Valais, a ete frappe par un eboulement massif provoque par l'effondrement partiel du glacier du Birch, causant d?importants degats. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

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Touristen und Wanderer studieren eine Infotafel, am Dienstag, 22. Juli 2025, auf der Lauchernalp im Loetschental. Die Behoerden und Tourismusexperten aeussern sich nach dem Bergsturz vom 28. Mai 2025 in Blatten ueber die schwierige Situation im Tourismus im Loetschental. (KEYSTONE/Peter Schneider)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

Deux barques naviguent, sur le lac forme apres l'eboulement, avec des militaires de l'Armee suisse qui enlevent les debris a l'aide d'un barrage flottant le mardi 24 juin 2025 a Blatten dans le Loetschental. Le village de Blatten, en Valais, a ete frappe par un eboulement massif provoque par l'effondrement partiel du glacier du Birch, causant d?importants degats. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

Une vue aerienne montre la riviere la "Lonza" qui cherche son chemin dans la masse rocheuse apres l'eboulement le mardi 24 juin 2025 a Blatten dans le Loetschental. Le village de Blatten, en Valais, a ete frappe par un eboulement massif provoque par l'effondrement partiel du glacier du Birch, causant d?importants degats. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

Une vue aerienne montre des maisons qui flottent dans le lac forme apres l'eboulement, a cote de deux barrages le mardi 24 juin 2025 a Blatten dans le Loetschental. Le village de Blatten, en Valais, a ete frappe par un eboulement massif provoque par l'effondrement partiel du glacier du Birch, causant d?importants degats. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

Une vue aerienne montre une barque qui navigue, sur le lac forme apres l'eboulement, avec des militaires de l'Armee suisse qui enlevent les debris le mardi 24 juin 2025 a Blatten dans le Loetschental. Le village de Blatten, en Valais, a ete frappe par un eboulement massif provoque par l'effondrement partiel du glacier du Birch, causant d?importants degats. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

Deux barques naviguent, sur le lac forme apres l'eboulement, avec des militaires de l'Armee suisse qui enlevent les debris a l'aide d'un barrage flottant le mardi 24 juin 2025 a Blatten dans le Loetschental. Le village de Blatten, en Valais, a ete frappe par un eboulement massif provoque par l'effondrement partiel du glacier du Birch, causant d?importants degats. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

Une vue aerienne montre deux barques qui naviguent, sur le lac forme apres l'eboulement, avec des militaires de l'Armee suisse qui enlevent les debris a l'aide d'un barrage flottant le mardi 24 juin 2025 a Blatten dans le Loetschental. Le village de Blatten, en Valais, a ete frappe par un eboulement massif provoque par l'effondrement partiel du glacier du Birch, causant d?importants degats. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

KEYPIX - SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

Une vue aerienne montre une barque qui navigue, sur le lac forme apres l'eboulement, avec des militaires de l'Armee suisse qui enlevent les debris le mardi 24 juin 2025 a Blatten dans le Loetschental. Le village de Blatten, en Valais, a ete frappe par un eboulement massif provoque par l'effondrement partiel du glacier du Birch, causant d?importants degats. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

Deux barques naviguent, sur le lac forme apres l'eboulement, avec des militaires de l'Armee suisse qui enlevent les debris a l'aide d'un barrage flottant le mardi 24 juin 2025 a Blatten dans le Loetschental. Le village de Blatten, en Valais, a ete frappe par un eboulement massif provoque par l'effondrement partiel du glacier du Birch, causant d?importants degats. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

Une barque navigue, sur le lac forme apres l'eboulement, avec des militaires de l'Armee suisse qui enlevent les debris a l'aide d'un barrage flottant le mardi 24 juin 2025 a Blatten dans le Loetschental. Le village de Blatten, en Valais, a ete frappe par un eboulement massif provoque par l'effondrement partiel du glacier du Birch, causant d?importants degats. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

KEYPIX - SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

Deux barques naviguent, sur le lac forme apres l'eboulement, avec des militaires de l'Armee suisse qui enlevent les debris a l'aide d'un barrage flottant le mardi 24 juin 2025 a Blatten dans le Loetschental. Le village de Blatten, en Valais, a ete frappe par un eboulement massif provoque par l'effondrement partiel du glacier du Birch, causant d?importants degats. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

Deux barques naviguent, sur le lac forme apres l'eboulement, avec des militaires de l'Armee suisse qui enlevent les debris a l'aide d'un barrage flottant le mardi 24 juin 2025 a Blatten dans le Loetschental. Le village de Blatten, en Valais, a ete frappe par un eboulement massif provoque par l'effondrement partiel du glacier du Birch, causant d?importants degats. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

HANDOUT - Des militaires naviguent sur une barque de l'Armee suisse sur le grand lac qui c'est forme a l'endroit du village de Blatten le vendredi 20 juin 2025 a Blatten dans le Loetschental. Le village de Blatten, en Valais, a ete frappe par un eboulement massif provoque par l'effondrement partiel du glacier du Birch, causant d'importants degats. (VBS/DDPS, Gian Luca Weidinger) *** NO SALES, DARF NUR MIT VOLLSTAENDIGER QUELLENANGABE VERWENDET WERDEN ***

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

HANDOUT - Les decombres d'une maison sur le grand lac qui c'est forme a l'endroit du village de Blatten le vendredi 20 juin 2025 a Blatten dans le Loetschental. Le village de Blatten, en Valais, a ete frappe par un eboulement massif provoque par l'effondrement partiel du glacier du Birch, causant d'importants degats. (VBS/DDPS, Gian Luca Weidinger) *** NO SALES, DARF NUR MIT VOLLSTAENDIGER QUELLENANGABE VERWENDET WERDEN ***

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

HANDOUT - Des militaires naviguent sur une barque de l'Armee suisse sur le grand lac qui c'est forme a l'endroit du village de Blatten le vendredi 20 juin 2025 a Blatten dans le Loetschental. Le village de Blatten, en Valais, a ete frappe par un eboulement massif provoque par l'effondrement partiel du glacier du Birch, causant d'importants degats. (VBS/DDPS, Gian Luca Weidinger) *** NO SALES, DARF NUR MIT VOLLSTAENDIGER QUELLENANGABE VERWENDET WERDEN ***

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

HANDOUT - Des militaires naviguent sur une barque de l'Armee suisse sur le grand lac qui c'est forme a l'endroit du village de Blatten le vendredi 20 juin 2025 a Blatten dans le Loetschental. Le village de Blatten, en Valais, a ete frappe par un eboulement massif provoque par l'effondrement partiel du glacier du Birch, causant d'importants degats. (VBS/DDPS, Gian Luca Weidinger) *** NO SALES, DARF NUR MIT VOLLSTAENDIGER QUELLENANGABE VERWENDET WERDEN ***

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

HANDOUT - Une barque de l'Armee suisse est heliportee sur le grand lac qui c'est forme a l'endroit du village de Blatten le vendredi 20 juin 2025 a Blatten dans le Loetschental. Le village de Blatten, en Valais, a ete frappe par un eboulement massif provoque par l'effondrement partiel du glacier du Birch, causant d'importants degats. (VBS/DDPS, Gian Luca Weidinger) *** NO SALES, DARF NUR MIT VOLLSTAENDIGER QUELLENANGABE VERWENDET WERDEN ***

SCHWEIZ BERGSTURZ BLATTEN

HANDOUT - Des militaires de l'Armee suisse observent les decombres d'une maison sur le grand lac qui c'est forme a l'endroit du village de Blatten le vendredi 20 juin 2025 a Blatten dans le Loetschental. Le village de Blatten, en Valais, a ete frappe par un eboulement massif provoque par l'effondrement partiel du glacier du Birch, causant d'importants degats. (VBS/DDPS, Gian Luca Weidinger) *** NO SALES, DARF NUR MIT VOLLSTAENDIGER QUELLENANGABE VERWENDET WERDEN ***