Glacier Collapse in Swiss Alps: Village Buried, One Missing

Glacier Collapse in Swiss Alps Buries Part of Blatten Village; One Missing A significant portion of the Swiss village of Blatten was buried on May 28, 2025, after a section of a nearby glacier collapsed. The event sent a massive wave of ice, mud, and rock down the mountainside, causing widespread destruction to homes and infrastructure. Authorities confirmed that one person is currently missing following the incident. "Ninety percent of the village has been covered by the landslide," said a Swiss official in a statement. The video footage clearly shows the extent of the damage, with numerous homes completely destroyed or severely damaged by the debris flow. The village's 300 residents had been evacuated earlier in May after geologists monitoring the glacier warned of its instability. Emergency services have closed off the main road leading into the valley and are urging people to stay away from the area. Search and rescue operations are underway to locate the missing person. The incident highlights the increasing risks associated with climate change and its impact on glacial stability in the Alps.