Heavy Rain Breaks August Records in South Australia
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South Australia has recorded its highest August rainfall ever in some areas, breaking long-standing weather records. The heavy rain has caused flooding in parts of the state.
At the same time, severe storms have hit New South Wales and Victoria, bringing strong winds and heavy rain across eastern Australia.
Emergency crews are carrying out a swift water rescue to help people caught in fast-flowing floodwater. Such rescues are dangerous and require special training.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), Australia's national weather agency, has confirmed that the eastern storm period has now begun. This suggests more wet and stormy weather may follow in the coming weeks.
Authorities are urging residents in affected areas to stay alert and follow local safety warnings, especially near rivers and low-lying roads.
Vocabulary5 words
- rainfall
- the amount of rain that falls
- storms
- very bad weather with strong wind and heavy rain
- swift water rescue
- saving people trapped in fast-moving flood water
- Bureau of Meteorology
- Australia's official weather forecasting agency
- authorities
- government or official groups in charge
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1. They were broken 2. Bureau of Meteorology 3. True
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South Australia has recorded its highest August _____ ever in some areas, breaking long-standing weather _____.
Severe _____ have hit New South Wales and Victoria, bringing strong winds and heavy rain.
Emergency crews are carrying out a swift water _____ to help people caught in fast-flowing floodwater.
The Bureau of _____ has confirmed that the eastern storm _____ has now begun.
_____ are urging residents to stay alert and follow local safety warnings.