Today in Sicily
As of mid-February 2026, Sicily is managing the aftermath of severe weather, including a major landslide in Niscemi following Storm Harry that forced over 1,500 evacuations.
While the island experiences typical winter weather with some passing clouds, it continues to face significant environmental challenges, including ongoing volcanic activity from Mount Etna.
Landslide Crisis: The town of Niscemi is in a state of emergency, with a 4km section of cliff collapsing, leaving homes, roads, and cars destroyed and hundreds displaced.
Volcanic Activity: Mount Etna remains active, with recent reports showing snow-capped eruptions and ash plumes, a regular, yet dramatic, feature of the landscape.
Safety & Infrastructure: Etnaland, a major amusement park, was recently closed for illegal waste dumping.
Weather: Expect breezy conditions, with winds around 18 mph.
Recovery Efforts: Authorities are managing the recovery and assessing further damage in the affected areas.
Disclaimer: Information is based on reports from late January and mid-February 2026.
While the island experiences typical winter weather with some passing clouds, it continues to face significant environmental challenges, including ongoing volcanic activity from Mount Etna.
Landslide Crisis: The town of Niscemi is in a state of emergency, with a 4km section of cliff collapsing, leaving homes, roads, and cars destroyed and hundreds displaced.
Volcanic Activity: Mount Etna remains active, with recent reports showing snow-capped eruptions and ash plumes, a regular, yet dramatic, feature of the landscape.
Safety & Infrastructure: Etnaland, a major amusement park, was recently closed for illegal waste dumping.
Weather: Expect breezy conditions, with winds around 18 mph.
Recovery Efforts: Authorities are managing the recovery and assessing further damage in the affected areas.
Disclaimer: Information is based on reports from late January and mid-February 2026.
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