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Sicily Landslide: 1,500 Evacuated Amid €740 Million Damage

1/30/2026

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A landslide in Niscemi, Sicily, triggered by Cyclone Harry, left houses perched on a cliff edge and prompted evacuations of about 1,500 residents.
The Italian government declared a state of emergency and allocated €100 million for immediate relief.
Damage in Sicily is estimated at €740 million, with a potential to double.
Schools remain closed as ongoing rain hampers recovery.

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A landslide in Niscemi, Sicily, triggered by Cyclone Harry, left houses perched on a cliff edge and prompted evacuations of about 1,500 residents.
The Italian government declared a state of emergency and allocated €100 million for immediate relief.
Damage in Sicily is estimated at €740 million, with a potential to double.
Schools remain closed as ongoing rain hampers recovery.