https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:05:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/01/07/balluku-authorities-on-full-alert-to-maintain-road-safety-after-heavy-rain/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/01/07/balluku-authorities-on-full-alert-to-maintain-road-safety-after-heavy-rain/#respond Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:43:35 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=284247 TIRANA, Jan 7 /ATA/ Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku, stated today that the relevant authorities remain on full alert, with contractors working nonstop on-site to mitigate the impacts of adverse weather.
Balluku stated that rain persisted across the country overnight, with heavier intensity recorded in the southeastern regions, while precipitation eased in the northern areas during the early morning hours.
Snowfall has been recorded in the Bogë–Theth and Qafë Mali–Fierzë areas.
The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that, as a result of the weather conditions, the traffic has been disrupted on several road sections due to landslides and debris.
In the northern region, the traffic has been disrupted on the following routes: Bajram Curri–Valbonë, Dushaj–Lekbibaj, Sopot–Kam, Qafë Mali–Fierzë, Ura e Fanit, Rrëshen–Shpal, Shpal–Fushë Arrëz, Hani i Hotit–Vermosh Border, Sevaster–Kalivaç, Kukës–Shishtavec, Shpal–K/Hadroj, Kukës–Krumë, Skuraj–Burrel, and Peshkopi–Vasije.
Meanwhile, in the southern region, disruptions have been reported on the Lazarat, Kardhiq–Delvinë, and Lekël–Këlcyrë routes.
Balluku assured that contractors, with equipment and personnel, are operating on-site 24/7 to clear the roadways and ensure traffic safety for all road users.
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