Orange Alert for Heavy Rain in Chhattisgarh and Odisha
India's weather department has issued an orange alert for heavy rain in the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha. An orange alert warns people to prepare for dangerous weather.
Meanwhile, Delhi-NCR experienced a 'rainy Sunday' as heavy rain fell early in the morning. Several areas in the region faced waterlogging, with water collecting on roads and in public spaces.
The IMD, or India Meteorological Department, released a major weather update for the country. According to this update, heavy rain is expected in 17 states within the next 8 hours.
The IMD also warned of strong winds, with speeds reaching up to 65 kilometres per hour. Such conditions can make travel and outdoor activities risky.
Heavy rain and strong winds together can cause problems like flooding, fallen trees, and disruptions to daily life. Authorities are urging people in the affected areas to stay alert.
The IMD is expected to continue monitoring the situation closely. People living in Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and the other affected states are advised to follow local news for further weather updates.
Vocabulary6 words
- orange alert
- an official warning that dangerous weather is likely soon
- rainy Sunday
- a Sunday with unusually heavy rainfall
- waterlogging
- a situation where water covers roads or land because of heavy rain
- IMD
- India's national weather agency that gives forecasts and warnings
- meteorological
- relating to weather and the atmosphere
- disruptions
- problems that stop normal activities from happening smoothly
Quiz
Answer key
1. Dangerous weather conditions 2. Waterlogging in several areas 3. 8 hours
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
India's weather department has issued an _____ for heavy rain in Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
An orange alert warns people to prepare for _____ weather.
Delhi-NCR experienced a '_____' as heavy rain fell early in the morning.
Several areas in the region faced _____, with water collecting on roads.
The _____, India's weather agency, released a major weather update.
Heavy rain is expected in _____ states within the next 8 hours.
The IMD also warned of strong winds, with speeds reaching up to _____ kilometres per hour.
Such conditions can make travel and outdoor activities _____.
Heavy rain and strong winds together can cause _____ like flooding.
Authorities are urging people in the affected areas to stay _____.
Discussion questions
- Have you ever experienced heavy rain that caused waterlogging where you live?
- Why do you think weather departments use alert systems like orange alerts?
- What precautions should people take when strong winds and heavy rain are forecast?
- How important is it to follow weather updates during monsoon season?