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Heavy rainfall from Cyclone Harry triggers a massive landslide in Niscemi, Sicily, creating a 4km abyss and forcing evacuation of more than 1,600 residents as homes, historic sites, and a public library hang over the unstable ground; authorities probe negligence amid decades of risky urban planning and fragile environmental policies tied to climate change.
A 4-km landslide in Niscemi, Sicily, triggered by Cyclone Harry, toppled homes and left many perched on a newly formed cliff, triggering evacuations of more than 1,500 people and a 150-meter no-go zone. Ground remains water-soaked and unstable, necessitating long-term relocation for residents. Italy declared a state of emergency for three southern regions and set aside 100 million euros, with Sicily facing about 2 billion euros in damage. Prime Minister Meloni toured the area, pledging immediate aid and recovery efforts while officials determine intervention methods as the landslide continues. The event recalls a 1997 slide and has intensified political debate over development on high-risk land.
A powerful landslide in Niscemi, Sicily, triggered by heavy rains from Cyclone Harry, has advanced a 4km front along a hillside, forcing about 1,500 residents to evacuate as homes cling to the cliff edge and the historic centre is at risk. Authorities warn further collapse within 50-70 metres, close roads and schools, and the mayor says the situation is dire. The Italian government declared a southern state of emergency, with an initial €100m for immediate relief and plans for reconstruction. Sicily’s damage is in the hundreds of millions (about €740m so far) with the final bill potentially doubling, reflecting widespread devastation across the region.
After days of heavy rainfall, a landslide struck Pasirlangu village in West Bandung, West Java, killing at least seven and leaving more than 80 missing. More than 30 homes were destroyed and some residents were evacuated as authorities issued flood and landslide alerts for the area.
Six people are presumed dead after a heavy-rain landslide at Mount Maunganui on New Zealand's North Island. Authorities are identifying victims as recovery operations proceed—rescue has ended and debris is being cleared, while a separate Papamoa landslide killed two. Prime Minister Luxon visited the site amid the ongoing search.
Two people have been confirmed dead and six remain unaccounted for after a landslide at a Mount Maunganui campsite, with police seeking information on three others who may have been there and could be international tourists who have since left. Two teenagers are among the missing; in Welcome Bay a separate landslide killed a grandmother and her grandchild. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited the disaster site as rescuers work around the clock amid ongoing heavy rain and forecasts of more storms, and authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
A landslide at a landfill in Cebu City, Philippines, has resulted in at least four deaths and over 30 people missing, with rescue efforts ongoing amid challenging conditions and signs of life detected at the site.
A garbage avalanche at a Philippine landfill in Cebu city buried or trapped workers, resulting in one death, injuries to a dozen, and 38 missing, prompting ongoing rescue efforts.
A garbage avalanche at a Philippine landfill in Cebu city buried and trapped 38 people, killing one and injuring a dozen, with rescue efforts ongoing to find the missing.
A natural gas pipeline in Castaic was likely ruptured due to significant land movement, which was linked to previous landslides in the area. The incident caused a major gas leak and freeway shutdowns, but the leak was contained and there is no health risk reported.
A landslide caused by an atmospheric river prompted evacuation notices and trail closures in Welches, Oregon, but the immediate evacuation orders have been lifted as crews assess and clear the damage, which also affected nearby trails and prompted a temporary evacuation in Oregon City that was later downgraded.
A massive landslide near Siletz, Oregon, has blocked Highway 229, destroyed homes, and caused significant debris to flow into the Siletz River. The slide, triggered by recent atmospheric rivers, is so large that it may take months or even longer to assess and clear, with officials concerned about ongoing instability and potential further slides.
Chile's recent conservative electoral victory positions it as a new ally for Trump in Latin America, potentially influencing regional politics and alliances.
A newly constructed 2,487-foot-long bridge in Sichuan, China, partially collapsed due to a landslide, with no casualties reported. The bridge, part of a national highway connecting Sichuan and Tibet, was closed after cracks appeared, and the collapse was captured in social media videos. The cause is under investigation, amid China's recent focus on infrastructure development.
A newly constructed 758-meter highway bridge in Sichuan, China, collapsed after landslides and structural issues were detected, but no casualties occurred as it was already closed for safety inspections.