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Four‑Kilometre Landslide Forces 1,500 to Flee in Niscemi, Sicily

Officials say the active slope failure now imperils homes within 50–70 meters of a newly formed cliff.

Overview

  • The sliding front remains unstable and widened again on Tuesday, with local authorities reporting about 10 more meters of ground loss.
  • Civil Protection leaders have deemed several dwellings uninhabitable and anticipate permanent relocations for residents closest to the edge.
  • Italy declared a state of emergency for Sicily, Calabria and Sardinia, approving an initial €100 million for urgent assistance and planning.
  • Roughly 300 families have been rehoused in a sports center and alternative housing, schools are shut, and key roads including the link to Gela are closed.
  • The mayor reports no injuries or deaths to date as teams continue monitoring and stabilization work with further rainfall in the forecast.