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Devastating Landslide in Sicily: Over 1,000 Homes at Risk

Published January 27, 2026, 06:15
Devastating Landslide in Sicily: Over 1,000 Homes at Risk

A powerful landslide in the Sicilian town of Nisemi, caused by severe weather, has forced over 1,000 residents to evacuate their homes. Authorities have established a 'red zone' around the landslide area, prohibiting access. Several homes have been damaged due to ground subsidence, but no injuries have been reported so far. The landslide has disrupted traffic on one of the two main roads connecting Nisemi to the rest of Sicily. Displaced residents are being temporarily sheltered in a local sports hall or with family and friends. Authorities anticipate that the number of evacuations may increase in the coming hours.