Landslides and Flooding Hit Switzerland After Heavy Rainfall

Heavy rainfall and landslides hit Switzerland on Wednesday evening. The village of Buckten in the canton of Basel-Landschaft was particularly hard hit, with a landslide causing significant damage to roads and properties. "It was like a river running through the streets," said one resident whose basement was flooded. The video footage shows the extent of the flooding, with roads transformed into muddy streams. The Feuerwehr was deployed in large numbers, pumping water from numerous flooded basements. The storm also affected Reigoldswil BL, where similar scenes of flooding were reported. The Baselbieter police received numerous calls about high water and flooding. The situation highlights the vulnerability of some areas to extreme weather events. Authorities are assessing the damage and providing support to affected residents.