Several people resist evacuation from canton Glarus

Five people refused to leave the landslide area in Schwanden, canton Glarus, on Saturday.

They defied the evacuation order issued by the authorities. The possibility of the situation in the landslide area worsening has not been ruled out.

According to a statement issued by the municipality of Glarus-Süd on Saturday evening, the overall situation in the Wagenrunse landslide area remained unchanged despite the rain subsiding during the day. The extent of the damage in the village has increased. ...