A fierce storm on Sicily has caused a dangerous landslide in the hilltop town of Niscemi. The landslide, which started moving on Sunday, has now formed a 4km-long front. About 1,500 people have been evacuated from their homes, which now stand at the edge of a widening cliff. Mayor Massimiliano Conti said, “the situation is dire.” He warned everyone beyond safe zones to "stay home" and said, "I don’t want anyone to take this event lightly. Fortunately there were no injuries, only damage to homes." Videos show houses dangerously close to collapse. Salvatore Cocina, head of Sicily’s civil protection, said, “All homes within a 50-70 metre radius will collapse.” Schools remain closed, and the key road linking Niscemi to Gela is shut. Many evacuees stay with family or in a sports arena. Conti told La Repubblica, "There’s no denying it – we’re scared." He shared that the landslide dropped another 10 metres on Tuesday morning, and from aerial views, "it was shocking to see our Niscemi collapsing." Rain is making relief work and inspections harder. He fears the town might become cut off and added, "We’re monitoring the situation non-stop, because the situation could change at any moment." Last week’s Cyclone Harry hit Sicily, Calabria, and Sardinia with heavy rain and 9-metre high waves. The storm destroyed roads and coastal areas, causing damage estimated over €1 billion (£870 million). The government declared a state of emergency for the south on Monday and set aside €100 million for urgent relief. Civil Protection Minister Nello Musumeci said, "In the coming days, the government will adopt a new interministerial measure to allow the restoration and reconstruction of the damaged infrastructure." Sicily alone faces roughly €740 million in damage, with local officials warning the final cost could be double.