Croatia in chaos: storm causes devastating damage to vacation paradise

Croatia in chaos: storm causes devastating damage to vacation paradise

Rovinj, Kroatien - Croatia is currently being hit by severe storms, which in particular have severely affected the west coast of Istria. Popular holiday locations such as Rovinj and Zadar face devastating weather conditions that are associated with massive damage. Wind speeds of over 110 km/h and heavy rains led to floods and devastation in the region. The emergency services have registered around 180 emergency calls and have been mobilized to help in the flooded areas. On June 16, holidaymakers and locals fell into a chaos of destruction and forces of nature.

in Rovinj, where the gusts of wind were particularly strong, numerous trees were uprooted and streets were flooded. The devastation is considerable. Images are reported that show the torn trees, damaged lines as well as impaired houses and vehicles. It was particularly tragic that seven people were injured due to falling branches and fallen trees and had to be transported to the hospital in Pula. Despite these challenges, the region remains an attractive travel destination, but holidaymakers should remain vigilant during the main season and keep an eye on the current weather warnings.

dangerous weather conditions and their consequences

In the late Monday afternoon, the storms were in full swing when another critical situation occurred: the ferry "Melita" sank in front of Zadar after a sudden water collapse made control of the ship. Fortunately, all 38 passengers and five crew members were saved. The captain explained that the break in water was apparently the cause of the accident.

These extreme weather conditions clarify that even safe holiday regions such as Croatia are not immune to natural disasters. The dramatic incidents of the past few days show the vulnerable infrastructure and the need to adjust to a changing climate situation. Holidaymakers are called to find out about the current weather conditions so as not to endanger their security and continue to enjoy Croatia's beauty.

Overall, it becomes clear that the storms not only cause material damage, but can also threaten people's lives. The authorities are working intensively to avert further damage and to restore the affected areas.

Derwesten.de reports that the healing of devastation continues to take time, while the region is still trying to welcome holidaymakers despite the challenges. The people in Croatia are only to hope that the weather will improve in the coming days.

puls24.at added that vacationers should be careful when planning their travels, for the safety of and to ensure their families.