Heavy Rain Alert for Himachal, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh
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India's weather department, known as the IMD, has issued a new alert for heavy rain across the country.
According to the alert, rain will fall in areas from Himachal Pradesh to Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
The IMD has warned of heavy rain in 14 states within the next 12 hours. Strong winds are also expected, reaching speeds of up to 80 kilometers per hour.
A new weather system is becoming active in the Bay of Bengal. This body of water lies along India's eastern coast.
The IMD says this system will bring more rain to many parts of the country. Rain is expected to continue for at least four more days.
Officials have advised people in the affected states to stay alert and follow safety instructions. Heavy rain and strong winds can lead to flooding and disrupt daily life, including travel.
Residents are being encouraged to check regular weather updates from the IMD. Authorities may issue further warnings if the situation changes.
This kind of seasonal rain often happens during the monsoon period in India, when strong winds bring rain from the ocean to the land.
Vocabulary6 words
- weather department
- a government group that studies weather
- alert
- an official warning
- weather system
- a large weather pattern that can bring rain or storms
- active
- starting to work or grow strong
- flooding
- too much water covering land
- monsoon
- a season with heavy rain in South Asia
Quiz
Answer key
1. A weather alert 2. Bay of Bengal 3. False
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
India's _____ department, known as the IMD, has issued a new alert for heavy rain.
Rain will fall in areas from Himachal Pradesh to _____ and Uttar Pradesh.
The IMD has warned of heavy rain in _____ states within the next 12 hours.
Strong winds are expected, reaching speeds of up to _____ kilometers per hour.
A new weather _____ is becoming active in the Bay of Bengal.
Rain is expected to continue for at least _____ more days.
Heavy rain and strong winds can lead to _____ and disrupt daily life.
This kind of seasonal rain often happens during the _____ period in India.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think governments issue weather alerts before storms?
- How can heavy rain affect daily life in a city?
- What safety steps should people take during heavy rain warnings?
- How is the monsoon season important for India?