Heavy Rain Expected in Nilgiris District Today
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Weather officials have warned that the Nilgiris district may receive heavy rain today, along with strong winds.
According to the weather research centre, Tamil Nadu can expect rain across the state for the coming week. This is linked to a low-pressure area that has formed over the Bay of Bengal.
Such systems often bring more rain and stronger winds to coastal and hilly regions. The Nilgiris, being a hilly area, may be affected more strongly than other parts of the state.
Officials have asked people to stay alert and follow weather updates closely. Heavy rain in hilly districts can lead to landslides, blocked roads, and difficulties for travellers moving through the region.
Farmers have also been advised to take precautions, as continuous rain over a week could affect crops and daily outdoor work. Local authorities are expected to monitor the situation and issue further updates if conditions worsen.
Vocabulary8 words
- Nilgiris
- a hilly district in Tamil Nadu, India
- weather research centre
- an office that studies and predicts weather
- low-pressure area
- a weather system that often brings rain and wind
- Bay of Bengal
- a large sea area near eastern India
- landslides
- when soil or rocks suddenly slide down a hill
- precautions
- actions taken to avoid danger
- coastal
- close to the sea
- monitor
- to watch something carefully over time
Quiz
Answer key
1. A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal 2. Nilgiris 3. Landslides
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Weather officials have warned that the Nilgiris district may receive _____ rain today.
Strong _____ are also expected in the district.
Tamil Nadu can expect rain across the state for the coming _____.
This is linked to a low-pressure area over the Bay of _____.
Such systems often bring more rain and stronger _____ to certain regions.
The Nilgiris, being a hilly area, may be affected more _____ than other parts.
Officials have asked people to stay _____ and follow weather updates.
Heavy rain in hilly districts can lead to _____ and blocked roads.
Farmers have been advised to take _____ due to continuous rain.
Local authorities are expected to _____ the situation closely.