Cyclonic Winds Cut Pag Off From Mainland

Learner News | 30/09/2024

Today’s Croatian Learner News explores the challenges faced by Otok Pag as extreme weather conditions lead to significant closures. Discover how strong winds are impacting travel and what precautions are being advised for residents and travelers alike.

Cyclonic Winds Cut Pag Off From Mainland

The news in Croatian

Otok Pag je izoliran1 zbog jakih vjetrova2 . Most Pag i lokalni trajekti3 su zatvoreni. HAK kaže da je cesta A1 zatvorena, ali postoji obilaznica4 . Jak vjetar traje do nedjelje. Vozačima se savjetuje oprez5 . Neki autobusi, prikolice i motocikli imaju zabranu6 na određenim cestama.

 

  1. izolirati
    Biti odvojen ili odijeljen od drugih. ↩︎
  2. vjetar (m.)
    Prirodno kretanje zraka u atmosferi. ↩︎
  3. trajekt (m.)
    Vrsta broda koji prevozi ljude i vozila preko vode. ↩︎
  4. obilaznica (f.)
    Alternativni put koji zaobilazi prometni čvor ili zapreku. ↩︎
  5. oprez (m.)
    Stanje svijesti i radnje s ciljem izbjegavanja opasnosti ili nezgode. ↩︎
  6. zabrana (f.)
    Ograničenje ili zabrana nekog djelovanja ili ponašanja. ↩︎

Translation

The island of Pag is isolated due to strong winds. Both the Pag Bridge and local ferries are closed. HAK reports that the A1 motorway is closed, though a detour is available. The strong winds are expected to continue until Sunday. Drivers are advised to exercise caution. Some buses, trailers, and motorcycles are prohibited on certain roads.

Text Comprehension

Question: Why is Otok Pag isolated?

Otok Pag is isolated because of strong winds.

Question: What has been closed due to the strong winds?

Pag Bridge and local ferries have been closed due to the strong winds.

Vocabulary

CroatianEnglish
izoliratiisolate
vjetar (m.)wind
trajekt (m.)ferry
obilaznica (f.)bypass
oprez (m.)caution
zabrana (f.)ban

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The island of Pag has been completely isolated from the Croatian mainland due to intense cyclonic winds. According to reports, both the Pag Bridge and local ferry services have been suspended, preventing any travel to and from the island.

The Croatian Automobile Club (HAK) announced that in addition to the closure of Pag Bridge, several critical roadways have also been shut down. Notably, the A1 motorway section between Sveti Rok and Posedarje is closed to traffic, although an alternative route is available via Gračac and Zaton Obrovački. This detour is only accessible to cars, highlighting the disruption caused to larger vehicles.

Cyclonic Winds Cut Pag Off From Mainland
Cyclonic Winds Cut Pag Off From Mainland

Additionally, the Jadranska magistrala routes have traffic restrictions. Double-decker buses, vehicles with trailers, and motorcycles are prohibited from certain sections between Novi Vinodolski and Senj, and similar restrictions apply between Bakar and Novi Vinodolski on the DC8 and DC99 roads.

The maritime weather service, DHMZ, forecasts that strong winds will continue through Sunday, with occasional hurricane-force gusts, especially noticeable near the Velebit mountain range. Conditions are expected to slightly ease by Monday afternoon. Drivers are advised to exercise caution and adapt their driving to the slippery and waterlogged roads. HAK stresses the importance of maintaining safety distances between vehicles in these challenging conditions.

Info: ‘Croatian Learner News’ is a service from ‘Let’s Learn Croatian’, a language school dedicated to teaching Croatian. We offer various types of Croatian lessons online, ensuring flexible and accessible learning for everyone interested in mastering the language.


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