Bad Weather Closes Schools in Six Italian Regions
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Bad weather is hitting Italy. The government gave an orange alert for six regions. An orange alert means the weather is dangerous.
Schools are closed in some towns. They are closed in La Spezia, Ischia, Procida, and Anzio. These towns are in Liguria and Campania.
The schools closed on Wednesday, October 21. Local leaders made this decision. They want to keep children safe.
The bad weather can cause floods. It can also cause landslides. This is called hydrogeological risk.
People call this storm 'Adam'. The storm is bringing strong rain and wind. Local news is giving updates about the weather.
Officials are watching the situation. More news may come soon. People in these areas should be careful.
Vocabulary2 words
- orange alert
- a warning that something is quite dangerous
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1. Six 2. Ischia 3. False
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Bad weather is hitting Italy. The government gave an _____ for six regions. An orange alert means the weather is _____.
Schools are closed in some towns. They are closed in La Spezia, Ischia, Procida, and _____. These towns are in Liguria and _____.
The schools closed on _____, October 21. Local leaders made this _____. They want to keep children safe.
The bad weather can cause _____. It can also cause _____. This is called hydrogeological risk.
People call this storm '_____'. The storm is bringing strong rain and _____.
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