Violent Storm Hits Forlì, Italy, Uprooting Trees and Flooding Streets
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A big storm hit the city of Forlì, in Italy.
The storm came on August 21, 2026. It lasted about ten minutes.
Strong winds blew at more than 100 kilometers per hour. The winds were very fast.
The storm broke many trees in the city. People called this "a storm of trees."
Firefighters got about 300 calls for help. People needed help because of the storm.
There was also a flood in some streets. Water covered roads and homes.
The storm also caused a blackout. This means the electricity stopped working.
Small planes also fell over because of the strong wind.
The storm happened in the region called Emilia-Romagna. This is in northern Italy.
The storm came during summer. People said it "broke" the summer weather.
Many people in Forlì are now cleaning up after the storm.
Vocabulary15 words
- storm
- very bad weather with strong wind and rain
- flood
- too much water covering the ground
- blackout
- when electricity stops working
- firefighters
- people who help in emergencies and fight fires
- region
- a big area of a country
- wind
- moving air, sometimes very strong
- uproot
- to pull a tree out of the ground
- emergency
- a bad, dangerous situation that needs fast help
- damage
- harm or breaking of something
- power
- electricity
- calm
- quiet, with no storm
- weather
- the condition of the sky, like rain, wind, or sun
- city
- a big town where many people live
- strong
- having a lot of power
- help
- to do something good for someone in need
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Answer key
1. Forlì, Italy 2. More than 100 km/h 3. About 300
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A big _____ hit the city of Forlì, in Italy.
The storm came on August 21, 2026. It lasted about _____ minutes.
Strong winds blew at more than _____ kilometers per hour.
The storm broke many _____ in the city.
Firefighters got about _____ calls for help.
There was also a _____ in some streets.
The storm also caused a _____. This means the electricity stopped working.
Small _____ also fell over because of the strong wind.
The storm happened in the region called _____.
Many people in Forlì are now _____ up after the storm.