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Key FactsWallis: Severe Weather Causes Chaos and Blackouts
Apr 17, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Heavy rain and snow have severely impacted transportation in Wallis, isolating several locations and causing power outages.

  • Zermatt and Simplon Village are cut off and only accessible from Italy, while authorities warn of significant dangers from avalanches and falling trees.

  • The Wallis government has declared a "special situation" and closed all schools in the canton.

  • Residents are urged to stay home and avoid dangerous areas, with adverse weather conditions expected to persist until Thursday.
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