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Italy: Continuous Landslide in Nisemi - Prime Minister on Site

Published January 28, 2026, 12:10
Italy: Continuous Landslide in Nisemi - Prime Minister on Site

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited the town of Nisemi in eastern Sicily today, which is experiencing a continuous landslide. Over 1,500 people have been forced to evacuate their homes due to the damage and increasing risk. Experts warn that the geological phenomenon, which began 20 years ago and intensified last week due to severe weather, is not expected to stop due to the sandy nature of the soil. The Prime Minister flew over the town by helicopter and then participated in an emergency meeting with the head of Civil Protection. The President of Sicily described the situation as unprecedented, emphasizing the risk of the town collapsing and the need for a new urban plan, as well as significant financial resources.