Rare Adricane Hits Croatian Coast Causing Damage

Learner News | 06/10/2024

The story today in Croatian Learner News is about a rare ‘adricane’ hitting Croatia’s coast, leaving notable damage in its wake. Discover which popular island landmark was significantly affected by this extraordinary weather event.

Rare Adricane Hits Croatian Coast Causing Damage

The news in Croatian

U Hrvatskoj se dogodila rijetka vremenska pojava1 zvana adricane2 koja je zahvatila Istarsku obalu. Oluja je uzrokovala3 jak vjetar i velike valove4 kod Poreča. Na Hvaru, oluja je srušila5 restoran “Family Farm kod Kućera”. Ovaj događaj pokazuje važnost pripreme za nepredvidljive vremenske uvjete6 .

  1. pojava (f.)
    Nešto što se događa ili postaje vidljivo. ↩︎
  2. adricane (f.)
    Specifična vrsta oluje na području Jadrana. ↩︎
  3. uzrokovati
    Biti razlog za nešto. ↩︎
  4. val (m.)
    Pokretna masa vode na površini mora ili oceana. ↩︎
  5. srušiti
    Uništiti ili oštetiti nešto tako da padne. ↩︎
  6. uvjet (m.)
    Kako nešto jest ili pod kojim okolnostima se nešto događa. ↩︎

Translation

A rare weather phenomenon known as an ‘adricane’ occurred in Croatia, affecting the Istrian coast. The storm caused strong winds and large waves near Poreč. On the island of Hvar, the storm demolished the “Family Farm at Kućera” restaurant. This event underscores the importance of being prepared for unpredictable weather conditions.

Text Comprehension

Question: Where did the adricane occur in Croatia?

The adricane occurred on the Istrian coast in Croatia.

Question: What was one of the effects of the adricane on Hvar?

The adricane caused a restaurant named ‘Family Farm kod Kućera’ to collapse on Hvar.

Vocabulary

CroatianEnglish
pojava (f.)phenomenon
adricane (f.)Adricane
uzrokovaticause
val (m.)wave
srušiticollapse
uvjet (m.)condition

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The adricane was responsible for a sudden surge of strong southwesterly winds, leading to tumultuous conditions at sea. A boat named “Matek,” near the town of Poreč on the Istrian coast, found itself battling the fierce winds and high waves unleashed by this mini-hurricane. Satellite images corroborated the existence of the adricane, underscoring its ability to generate powerful winds and dramatic sea states despite its relatively small size.

Meanwhile, in another part of Croatia, severe storms descended upon the Dalmatian island of Hvar. The village of Zastražišće witnessed significant weather turbulence when a whirlwind or tornado-like phenomenon struck. This intense gust resulted in destruction, including toppling a local restaurant named “Family Farm kod Kućera.” The event occurred while the family owners were present in the building but, fortunately, managed to avoid injuries.

Rare Adricane Hits Croatian Coast Causing Damage
Rare Adricane Hits Croatian Coast Causing Damage

Merien Lugarić, a witness, recounted how the storm suddenly intensified, bringing torrential rain and strong winds. The force of the storm was so intense that it appeared capable of lifting structures off the ground. The damage was widespread, uprooting century-old pines and olive trees, and demolishing roofs and fences. Additionally, a traditionally crafted wooden boat, considered a historical item, was swept away during the storm, with only fragments later recovered.

Restoration efforts have since begun on the devastated areas, with locals already working on repairing the damaged roof of the hospitality establishment. This rare adricane has highlighted the need for preparedness, as climate patterns reveal increasing unpredictability in the region.

Info: ‘Croatian Learner News’ is a service from ‘Let’s Learn Croatian’, a language school providing various online Croatian courses. This summer, we are excited to offer a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in both the language and culture through our summer school in Croatia.


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