1 Feb 2026

A catastrophic rotational landslide in Sicily, triggered by extreme rainfall, is threatening the town of NMI. The landslide, with a curved failure surface extending 40-60 metres deep, is actively propagating inland, consuming stable ground and forcing the evacuation of over 1,500 people. The disaster’s ongoing nature and uncertain outcome are causing immense psychological and economic distress for residents and businesses.

A massive landslide in Nishmi, Italy, is causing widespread destruction and displacement. The landslide, triggered by extreme rainfall and exacerbated by the area’s geology, is beyond the reach of engineering intervention. Officials are now considering planned abandonment and relocation assistance for residents, highlighting the limitations of current landslide management strategies in the face of climate ...