Record Heat of 49°C Expected Today and Tomorrow
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Weather authorities have released a special bulletin warning of record temperatures reaching 49°C, expected today and tomorrow.
A heatwave is forecast in several regions of the country on both Monday and Tuesday.
The bulletin says that today, Tuesday, several regions will see rain and thunder.
At the same time, a warning has been issued for tomorrow, mentioning both a heatwave and sandstorms.
This means different areas of the country will face very different weather in the coming days.
Some regions will experience extreme heat, while others will have rain and thunderstorms.
The sandstorms expected tomorrow could reduce visibility and make travel more difficult.
Authorities are advising residents to stay updated on the latest weather information.
People are also being asked to take safety measures during the heatwave, such as drinking enough water and avoiding strong sun.
Officials often issue these bulletins when temperatures are unusually high compared to normal seasonal levels.
Reaching or nearing 49°C would be considered an extreme and rare weather event for this time.
The mix of heat, rain, thunder and sandstorms shows how varied weather conditions can be across a single country at once.
Residents in the affected regions are being urged to follow official updates closely over the next two days.
Vocabulary10 words
- special bulletin
- an urgent weather message
- heatwave
- a long period of very hot weather
- regions
- large areas within a country
- thunder
- the loud sound during a storm
- warning
- an official message about danger
- sandstorms
- strong winds carrying a lot of sand
- visibility
- how far or clearly people can see
- extreme
- very strong or unusual
- authorities
- officials in charge of information
- seasonal
- related to a certain time of year
Quiz
Answer key
1. 49°C 2. Rain and thunder 3. Heatwave and sandstorms
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Weather authorities have released a _____ warning of record temperatures reaching 49°C.
A _____ is forecast in several regions on Monday and Tuesday.
The bulletin says that today, several regions will see rain and _____.
A _____ has been issued for tomorrow, mentioning both a heatwave and sandstorms.
Different areas of the country will face very different _____ in the coming days.
The sandstorms expected tomorrow could reduce _____.
Authorities are advising residents to stay updated on the latest weather _____.
Reaching or nearing 49°C would be considered an _____ weather event.
The mix of heat, rain, thunder and sandstorms shows how _____ weather can be.
Residents are being urged to follow official _____ closely.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think weather authorities issue special bulletins for extreme temperatures?
- How would you prepare for both a heatwave and a sandstorm?
- Do you think climate change could explain such record temperatures?
- How does extreme weather affect daily life in your country?