Good morning, Pistoia. Severe weather and public-safety information lead today's briefing, followed by selected civic, community and practical updates from across the province.
1. Orange weather alert until 2 p.m.
Pistoia is under an orange alert for intense rain, with hydrogeological and minor-watercourse flooding risk, from midnight until 2 p.m. today. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel. Cemeteries, public parks and playgrounds, the Ombrone riverbed cycle paths, municipal sports facilities, outdoor markets and public events in streets and squares are closed or suspended during the alert. The municipal emergency number is 0573 22022. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
2. Elderly pedestrian seriously injured on Viale Matteotti.
An 86-year-old man was seriously hurt after being struck by a car on Viale Matteotti. The incident is a reminder for motorists and pedestrians to use particular caution on urban roads, especially while visibility and road conditions may be affected by today's rain. Source: Report Pistoia.
3. Planning begins for the future of the Ceppo area and Ville Sbertoli.
Following a mayoral inspection of the former Ceppo hospital complex, the municipality and the local health authority are opening a joint working table on the future of the Ceppo area and Ville Sbertoli. The process places two major public properties back at the centre of Pistoia's urban and service planning. Source: Report Pistoia.
4. Fake Carabinieri scam stopped in Quarrata.
A suspected fraudster posing as a Carabinieri officer was arrested while attempting to leave by taxi, after an accomplice reportedly contacted the victim on WhatsApp using a service member's profile photograph. The stolen property was recovered. Police continue to advise residents never to hand over money or valuables in response to unsolicited calls and to verify requests through official numbers. Source: La Nazione – Pistoia.
5. Pistoia Zoo adapts animal care to extreme summer heat.
Special measures are protecting more than 500 animals during periods of exceptional heat. The zoo's work also extends beyond its grounds through international biodiversity programmes, including projects for marine fauna exposed to environmental disasters and coordinated European conservation planning that considers climate suitability. Source: La Nazione – Pistoia.
6. City Council meets Monday on the 2026–2028 budget.
Pistoia's City Council will meet at 3 p.m. on Monday, July 27, in Sala Grandonio. The seven-item agenda opens with safeguarding the municipality's financial balance and a general adjustment to the harmonised 2026–2028 budget, alongside an update to the planning document. Other items include an out-of-budget debt, shared management of the secretary-general's office and rules for reassigning uncollected municipal claims. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
7. Traffic restrictions on Via Crespole e Fabbriche from Monday.
From July 27 to 31, a section of Via Crespole e Fabbriche will be subject to a traffic ban and no-parking rules. Drivers and residents should follow the temporary signs and allow extra time for local diversions. Source: Report Pistoia.
This original English briefing was compiled on July 26, 2026 after reviewing Report Pistoia, Il Tirreno – Pistoia, La Nazione – Pistoia/Montecatini and official Comune di Pistoia updates. Overlapping stories and subjects covered in recent editions were removed.