Idyllic Swiss village stood for centuries - until a roaring glacier wiped it out

The cleanup operation in Blatten is halted due to blocked River Lonza, posing a flood risk after the town is buried in rock and mud. This alpine disaster is significant, though not the only one in recent years - Matthias Huss highlights the recurring nature of such incidents. Further analysis of the disaster's causes is delayed until the area is made safe, with the focus now on managing the immediate risks.