Cyclone Forms in Bay of Bengal: Red Alert for Three Tamil Nadu Districts
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A cyclone is forming over the Bay of Bengal and could grow into a very powerful storm, according to the weather centre.
Officials say the cyclone, named 'Arnab', may become an extremely severe cyclone before it crosses the coast.
An extremely severe cyclone is one of the strongest types of storms, with very high wind speeds.
Because of this, authorities have issued a red alert for three districts in Tamil Nadu for tomorrow.
A red alert is the highest level of weather warning and tells people to be very careful.
The alert means heavy rain and strong winds are expected in those areas.
Many people are asking whether Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, will also be affected.
The weather centre has given an update on the situation, but it is still too early to know the full effect on Chennai.
Cyclones that form in the Bay of Bengal often move towards the eastern coast of India.
When they reach land, they cross the coast, which can cause flooding and damage.
Local authorities are watching the storm closely and may release more warnings soon.
People living near the coast are advised to follow safety instructions from the government.
This is not the first time Tamil Nadu has faced a cyclone threat during this season.
The state has weather systems in place to track and manage such storms.
Vocabulary10 words
- cyclone
- a very strong, spinning storm with wind and heavy rain
- weather centre
- an office that studies weather and gives warnings
- extremely severe cyclone
- one of the strongest and most dangerous types of cyclone
- red alert
- the highest level warning, showing very big danger
- update
- new information added to an earlier report
- coast
- the area of land next to the sea
- authorities
- people or groups in charge, like the government
- flooding
- when water covers land that is usually dry
- threat
- something that could cause harm
- track
- to follow and watch something's movement
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1. An extremely severe cyclone 2. The highest level of weather warning 3. False
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A _____ is forming over the Bay of Bengal and could grow into a very powerful storm.
Officials say the cyclone, named 'Arnab', may become an _____ before it crosses the coast.
An extremely severe cyclone is one of the strongest types of storms, with very high _____.
Because of this, authorities have issued a _____ for three districts in Tamil Nadu.
A red alert is the highest level of weather warning and tells people to be very _____.
The alert means heavy rain and strong _____ are expected in those areas.
Many people are asking whether _____, the capital of Tamil Nadu, will also be affected.
The weather centre has given an _____ on the situation.
Cyclones that form in the Bay of Bengal often move towards the eastern _____ of India.
Local authorities are watching the storm closely and may release more _____ soon.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think governments issue red alerts before storms?
- What safety steps should people near the coast take during a cyclone warning?
- Have you ever experienced a big storm? What happened?
- Why might it be hard to predict exactly how strong a cyclone will become?
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