More than 1,600 residents have been evacuated, and hundreds of buildings are now "on the brink of a precipice." The city has a population of approximately 25,000 people.
A total of 880 buildings were located in the danger zone. The historic center of Niscemi, including 17th-century churches and a library containing over 4,000 rare and historically valuable books, is at risk.
No fatalities have been reported as a result of the landslide. Displaced residents moved in with relatives, while some were accommodated in sports arenas or small hotels, and the elderly were placed in nursing homes.
The landslide boundary in Niscemi began to shift on January 25, forming a four-kilometer-long fissure line that continues to expand, reported by meduza.io.
