India's Monsoon Begins to Withdraw as Weather Shifts
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India's monsoon season is starting to end. The monsoon brings rain to India every year. Now, the rain is going away in some places.
Weather trackers say rain and thunderstorms are still happening in many parts of India. Strong winds are also blowing across the country.
One state, Uttar Pradesh, will soon become dry. This is because the monsoon is leaving that area. This is called withdrawal. It will start by next week.
People also talk about El Nino. El Nino is a weather pattern in the ocean. It can change rain around the world, including in India.
This year, some people say India had a monsoon deficit. A deficit means less rain than normal. Farmers watch the monsoon closely because it helps their crops grow.
Vocabulary6 words
- monsoon
- a season with a lot of rain
- thunderstorms
- storms with loud noise and rain
- winds
- moving air
- withdrawal
- when something goes away
- El Nino
- a weather pattern in the ocean that changes rain
- deficit
- less than what is needed
Quiz
Answer key
1. It is beginning to withdraw 2. — 3. False
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
India's _____ season is starting to end.
The monsoon brings _____ to India every year.
Weather trackers say rain and _____ are still happening in many parts of India.
Strong _____ are also blowing across the country.
One state, Uttar Pradesh, will soon become _____.
This is called _____.
It will start by next _____.
People also talk about _____.
El Nino is a weather pattern in the _____.
Some people say India had a monsoon _____ this year.