Heavy rain hit major parts of eastern Switzerland

Monday, 28 August 2023 06:30

Heavy rains are swelling rivers, closing roads and causing power cuts in cantons Ticino, Uri and Graubünden in the eastern parts of the country.

Forecasters say in Ticino over 300 mm of rain per square meter fell in 48 hours, the same amount expected in the whole of August.

The Rhine River is rising and has burst its banks in some areas and is flowing strongly through Chur.

Some paths, bridges and roads have been closed along the route.

Flood warnings are in place in canton Sankt Gallen.

The rain is expected to continue to around midday today.

More from Bitesize News

New car tax law could be decided in court

Judges may have the final say about the new Geneva vehicle tax which has shocked some car owners.
Calls for social media minimum age

Following moves in Australia to bring in a minimum age for social media, support for the same policy in Switzerland is strong.
Green party says axe the half price rail card

The Green Party says the half price fare card for the trains should be abolished and all prices should be set at the current half price level.
Geneva has new tallest tower

The main construction work on Geneva’s tallest tower has finished.
New P&R car park near airport

There are plans for a new Park and Ride car park close to the airport.
Planning foul up scuppers tower

A planning snafu means a block of luxury apartments will not now be built – but students will get new accommodation.