Swiss village gets half a million amid rockfall threat as some residents resist evacuation

The government of canton Graubünden, in eastern Switzerland, has pledged emergency aid of CHF500,000 ($565,930) to the village of Brienz, which faces the imminent threat of another landslide and must be evacuated. However, some residents have questioned the authorities’ actions. The canton announced on Tuesday that it is bolstering its support for the municipal leadership and authorities of Albula, following a request from the municipality. A rockslide of 1.2 million cubic metres threatens to bury the mountain village. However, it could take months for the material to actually slide down. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Due to the imminent threat of another landslide, residents of the village of Brienz will likely need to evacuate their homes by Sunday noon for several months. “In light of the upcoming evacuation, the government has decided to provide additional emergency aid amounting to CHF500,000,” the statement said. This contribution is intended to ...