Sicilian Town Niscemi Faces Devastation After Landslide
• A massive landslide in Niscemi, Sicily, has displaced over 1,600 residents after torrential rains from Cyclone Harry.
• The landslide, stretching 4 kilometers, has swallowed roads and buildings, threatening more structures.
• Fragile geology, poor urban planning, and climate change impacts are primary causes of the disaster.
Landslide in Sicily causes catastrophic devastation
The town of Niscemi in Sicily is facing catastrophic devastation after a massive landslide tore through the region following torrential rains brought by Cyclone Harry. On January 25, 2026, a 4-kilometer-long chasm opened up, swallowing roads, vehicles, and parts of the town. Over 1,600 residents have been evacuated from their homes as the ground continues to shift, threatening more buildings and historic sites with collapse.
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