Heavy Rain Expected in Tamil Nadu Until 25th, Says Weather Centre
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The weather centre in Chennai has issued a new warning for Tamil Nadu.
It said that several districts will receive heavy rain on the 22nd.
A new low-pressure area has formed over the sea near the coast.
According to the centre, this system will become more intense tomorrow.
The monsoon will remain strong until the 25th of this month.
After that date, the rain's intensity is expected to decrease.
The weather centre has not named all the affected districts yet.
However, it has urged people in Tamil Nadu to stay alert.
Low-pressure areas often bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to coastal regions.
Officials say people should follow news updates closely in the coming days.
They have also advised caution for those living near rivers and low areas.
The centre plans to release more detailed alerts as the system develops.
This forecast comes during the active monsoon season in southern India.
Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rain.
Local authorities may issue further guidance depending on how the weather changes.
Vocabulary10 words
- weather centre
- a place that studies and reports the weather
- district
- a small area or part of a state
- low-pressure area
- a place with lower air pressure that can cause rain
- intense
- very strong
- monsoon
- a season with strong rain winds
- alert
- a warning about danger
- forecast
- a guess about future weather
- coastal
- near the sea
- caution
- being careful
- authorities
- people in charge, like government officials
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Answer key
1. Heavy rain in several districts 2. After the 25th 3. A low-pressure area over the sea
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
The weather centre in Chennai has issued a new warning for _____.
It said that several _____ will receive heavy rain on the 22nd.
A new _____ has formed over the sea near the coast.
According to the centre, this system will become more _____ tomorrow.
The _____ will remain strong until the 25th of this month.
After that date, the rain's intensity is expected to _____.
The weather centre has not named all the affected _____ yet.
However, it has urged people in Tamil Nadu to stay _____.
Officials say people should follow news _____ closely in the coming days.
The centre plans to release more detailed _____ as the system develops.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think weather centres issue early warnings before heavy rain?
- How does the monsoon season affect daily life where you live?
- What precautions should people take during periods of heavy rainfall?
- Do you think weather forecasts are always accurate? Why or why not?
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