Flash Flood Hits Nepal's Trishuli River
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A big flood hit Nepal. It happened at the Trishuli river. The water rose very fast. It went up 30 feet in only 30 minutes. This is called a flash flood. It happens with no warning.
People near the river heard whistles and shouts. Other people warned them about the water. This helped some people run away in time.
Now, rescuers are looking for people. They are searching through debris. Debris is broken pieces of things like wood and rocks. The flood left a lot of debris behind.
Experts say more flooding can still happen. The risk is still high. People near the river must stay careful. They must listen for more warnings.
Vocabulary8 words
- flood
- a lot of water covering land that is usually dry
- flash flood
- a flood that happens very fast, with little warning
- rescuers
- people who help save others from danger
- debris
- broken pieces left after something is destroyed
- risk
- the chance that something bad will happen
- warn
- to tell someone about danger before it happens
- river
- a long line of water that flows across land
- whistle
- a small tool that makes a loud sound
Quiz
Answer key
1. 30 feet in 30 minutes 2. With whistles and shouts 3. False
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A big _____ hit Nepal. It happened at the Trishuli river. The water rose very fast. It went up 30 feet in only 30 _____. This is called a flash flood. It happens with no warning.
People near the river heard _____ and shouts. Other people warned them about the water. This helped some people run away in _____.
Now, _____ are looking for people. They are searching through _____. Debris is broken pieces of things like wood and rocks. The flood left a lot of debris behind.
Experts say more flooding can still happen. The _____ is still high. People near the river must stay careful. They must listen for more _____.