On January 21, 2026, the Puglia Region’s Civil Protection Agency issued a yellow weather alert, warning of anticipated rainfall. Local authorities in Altamura are urging residents to adhere to specific guidelines and safety measures during this period.
Puglia Weather Alert Details
As inclement weather approaches, residents are advised to avoid certain roads identified by hazard signage. This advisory is based on emergency ordinances numbered 117/2019 and 867/2025.
Roads Prone to Flooding
The following routes are at risk of flooding and have been marked with the “Flood-prone Road” signs:
- Via Colletta
- Via Cassano (corner with Via Clemente)
- Via Mura Megalitiche
- Via Gravina (corner with Via del Mandorlo)
- Via delle Cappelle
- Località Crapolicchio Laudati (Centopozzi)
- S.C.E. 26 S.C. Cassanese
- S.P. 238 Altamura-Corato (at km 51)
- Via XXIV Maggio (corner with Via Corrente Le Fogge)
- Via Gravina (corner with Ferri Rocco)
- S.C.E. n.31 (Tumo 1° Tratto)
- Complanare SS99 (Via N. Carretta)
- S.C.E. 23 Grotta San Giorgio
- S.P. 27 Tarantina (km 8+600)
- S.C.E. 123 Grottole
- Via Catanzaro (corner with Via Avezzano)
- Via M. Jones (corner with Via M. Aurelio)
Roads with Icy Conditions
In addition to flooding risks, the following roads are marked as “Slippery Road due to Ice”:
- Via delle Cappelle
- Via Ricovero
- Via G.B. Castelli
Safety Recommendations
During adverse weather conditions or emergencies, it is advised to refrain from using underpasses, including pedestrian, road, or railway passages. The Altamura Civil Protection Service will continuously monitor the weather situation through various local teams.
