Severe Winter Weather Disrupts Travel Across Croatia

Learner News | 23/11/2024

In this edition of Croatian Learner News, discover essential winter driving tips amid challenging weather conditions affecting key Croatian regions. Stay informed to navigate safely and be prepared for potential travel disruptions.

Severe Winter Weather Disrupts Travel Across Croatia

The news in Croatian

Hrvatska ima puno snijega i vjetra1 . Ceste su teške za prolazak2 . Treba koristiti zimske gume. Radnici rade na čišćenju snijega. U nekim mjestima ceste su zatvorene. Ne mogu voziti trajekti3 . Stanovnici4 trebaju pratiti5 vrijeme i biti spremni. Ovako je u Gorskom6 Kotaru, Lici i Dalmaciji.

  1. vjetar (m.)
    Pokret zraka uzrokovan razlikama u tlaku. ↩︎
  2. prolazak (m.)
    Čin prolaska, kretanje kroz nešto. ↩︎
  3. trajekt (m.)
    Brod koji prevozi vozila i putnike preko vode. ↩︎
  4. stanovnik (m.)
    Osoba koja živi na nekom području. ↩︎
  5. pratiti
    Pažljivo i kontinuirano promatrati nekoga ili nešto. ↩︎
  6. gorski
    Koji se odnosi na planine ili gorska područja. ↩︎

Translation

Croatia experiences heavy snowfall and strong winds. The roads are difficult to navigate. Winter tyres should be used. Workers are clearing the snow. In some areas, roads are closed. Ferries cannot operate. Residents need to monitor the weather and be prepared. This is the situation in Gorski Kotar, Lika, and Dalmatia.

Text Comprehension

Question: What should people in Croatia use on their cars during the severe winter weather?

People should use winter tires on their cars.

Question: In which regions of Croatia is the severe weather mentioned in the summary?

The severe weather is in Gorski Kotar, Lika, and Dalmatia.

Vocabulary

CroatianEnglish
vjetar (m.)wind
prolazak (m.)passage
trajekt (m.)ferry
stanovnik (m.)inhabitant
pratitifollow
gorskimountainous

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Croatian authorities have responded to these challenging conditions by deploying extensive winter service teams on the roads, including over 800 workers and nearly 200 specialised vehicles, such as snow ploughs and salt spreaders. Despite these efforts, the inclement weather has led to numerous restrictions and advisories on the nation’s highway systems. The Croatian Highways (Hrvatske autoceste), which are responsible for road maintenance, have stressed the importance of driving with caution and the necessity of winter equipment for all vehicles.

The turmoil on the roads was exacerbated by several drivers neglecting to equip their vehicles with mandatory winter gear, resulting in significant delays and traffic snarls. In regions such as Maslenica, vehicular movement was completely halted due to fierce winds, which triggered road closures and necessitated alternative routes for travel.

Severe Winter Weather Disrupts Travel Across Croatia
Severe Winter Weather Disrupts Travel Across Croatia

Simultaneously, the maritime sector experienced disruptions with the suspension of numerous ferry and catamaran lines. The adverse weather conditions affected areas around Zadar, Split, and Šibenik, with services to various islands coming to a halt. As the weather fronts slowly improved, some services have been cautiously resumed, keeping an eye on weather forecasts predicting potentially calmer conditions over the weekend.

While efforts to clear major routes continue, Croatian Meteorological authorities have issued ongoing alerts advising travellers to prepare adequately and remain updated on weather developments through official channels. Temperatures dropped sharply, creating icy road surfaces, particularly hazardous in the higher elevations and northern sections of the country.

The event highlights the critical need for both preparedness and adherence to winter travelling norms as Croatia contends with seasonal weather challenges. Authorities have urged those travelling to stay informed and ensure that their vehicles are winter-ready to avoid further complications.

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