Niscemi: Violent storms in Italy have triggered landslides in the Sicilian town of Niscemi, destroying parts of the historic area and leaving some homes suspended on a cliff edge. The town of 25,000 inhabitants is located on a plateau that has begun to collapse, forcing more than 1,500 people to leave their homes.
According to Emirates News Agency, Italy's civil protection agency reported that two landslides hit the town between 16th January and 25th January, after torrential rain struck the islands. This natural disaster impacted the local road network, damaged buildings, and disrupted essential services.
The storm brought with it torrential rain, wind speeds of up to 120 kilometres per hour, and wave heights of 8 to 9 metres, affecting regions in Sicily, Calabria, and Sardinia. Entire promenades were washed away in some coastal towns, while other infrastructure suffered significant damage.
Sicily was particularly hard hit by last week's storm, which has been dubbed Cyclone Harry.