Swiss Village Brienz Ordered to Evacuate Due to Imminent Rockslide Threat

Residents must leave by Sunday as experts warn of accelerated rock movement potentially endangering the village.

Authorities have issued an evacuation order for Brienz, a small Swiss village of 90 people, due to the threat of a rockslide.
Residents are required to evacuate by 1 p.m. Sunday, taking essential items needed for up to six months.
The evacuation follows a previous similar order 18 months ago, highlighting ongoing geological instability in the area.
Local officials have observed increased movement of rock debris, with concerns that up to 1.2 million cubic meters could descend.
Plans for a controlled explosion to mitigate risk have been dismissed due to safety concerns and potential impact on nearby mountains.