Overall Green Flood in Switzerland from 11 Dec 2023 01:00 UTC to 13 Dec 2023 01:00 UTC

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Overall Green Flood

in Switzerland

Event summary

Flood can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID	FL 1102396
Death:	0
Displaced:	-
Countries:	Switzerland
From - To	11 Dec - 13 Dec

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Switzerland, Mid-December 2023Local media in Switzerland reported heavy rain and melting snow caused flooding and landslides in the Valais, Jura and Lake Biel regions in mid-December 2023. As of 13 December damage was minor. Several roads were damaged by floods and landslides in Valais Canton. Bridges were closed in Geneva due to the high level of the Arve River. Levels of several lakes were high, including Lake Biel.Thu 14 Dec 2023Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS

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Latest media headlines

Flood Alerts Remain In Some Parts Of Switzerland 12/14/2023 8:29:00 PM.

Flood alerts remain in some parts of Switzerland 12/14/2023 11:57:00 AM.

Heavy rain and melting snow cause flooding and landslides in Switzerla.. 12/13/2023 10:13:00 AM.

MIL-OSI Translation: Tense situation on the flood front: the canton mo.. 12/12/2023 4:33:00 PM.

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