Direction: 110 people evacuated due to a flood – Region: Thun

"The Simme has partially overwhelmed the banks," said Lenks commune chairman René Müller Friday night on request.

Around 1 pm, the surveillance systems had sounded an alarm. The reason is the emptying of the glacial lake of Faverges on Dead Plain. Müller added the press release from the Lenk Commune

Up to 50 cubic meters of water

With normal flow rates, the Simme could easily reach 28 cubic meters . The water "swallows", said Müller. "In this case, however, about 50 cubic meters were measured," says Müller. The Hasenweide campsite, the Simmenfälle restaurant and parts of the Bäuert Oberried were evacuated immediately and as a precaution.

"About 110 people were taken to the Lenk School and Sports Center." René Müller, Mayor of Lenk

"The 110 or so people are staying in the Lenk school and sports center," said Müller, an acute threat to the rest of the population. Does not exist at present, reassured Müller Friday evening.

The approximately 40 members of the Lenk Fire Department and some of the St. Stephan firefighters were on duty all night and were constantly checking the situation.

Avoid the proximity of the water

According to the press release, residents and guests are urged to avoid water spaces and bridges and to follow the instructions emergency services.In addition, officials recommend that they refrain from driving to management if this is not absolutely necessary.The access road to Bäuert Oberried was closed.

The municipality wants to inform on the situation of s floods in the course of Saturday and keep the population up to date, said the chairman of the commune René Müller. (Bernese Oberland)

Created: 27.07.2018, 22:33