North Coast of Barcelona at Risk as New Storm Approaches
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A big storm is coming to Catalonia, in Spain.
The storm is called Adam.
The north coast of Barcelona is in danger.
Experts say this area is very vulnerable to storms.
In Tarragona, there is a yellow alert for rain and storms.
A yellow alert means people must be careful.
But in other parts of Catalonia, there are red alerts.
A red alert is more serious than a yellow alert.
It means there is a big danger for people.
The government sent ES-Alert messages to phones.
These messages warn people about danger right away.
The messages warn people about heavy rain.
Heavy rain can cause floods.
Floods happen when there is too much water.
Water can cover streets and homes.
People in Catalonia must stay safe and listen to warnings.
Vocabulary2 words
- storm
- bad weather with strong wind and rain
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Answer key
1. Adam 2. North coast of Barcelona 3. Heavy rain and floods
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A big _____ is coming to Catalonia, in Spain.
The storm is called _____.
The north coast of Barcelona is in _____.
Experts say this area is very _____ to storms.
In Tarragona, there is a _____ alert for rain and storms.
But in other parts of Catalonia, there are _____ alerts.
A red alert is more _____ than a yellow alert.
The government sent _____ messages to phones.
The messages warn people about heavy _____.
Heavy rain can cause _____.
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