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Storm Warnings Issued for 10 Brazilian States

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Brazil's national weather institute, Inmet, has issued storm warnings for ten states across the country.

According to the alert, winds during these storms could reach speeds of up to 100 km/h.

The warning covers the entire state of Espírito Santo, along with parts of nine other states.

Inmet regularly issues these kinds of alerts to help people prepare for severe weather.

Strong winds like these can cause damage to buildings, trees, and power lines.

People living in the affected areas are advised to stay informed and take precautions.

This includes avoiding unnecessary travel and securing loose objects outdoors during the storm period.

Authorities in Brazil often use these alerts to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.

The exact timing of the storms was not specified in the original report.

Residents are encouraged to follow updates from local news and official weather sources.

Vocabulary10 words

Inmet
Brazil's national institute that studies and reports weather
storm
very bad weather with strong wind, rain, or thunder
alert
an official message warning people about danger
severe
very serious or strong
precaution
something you do to stay safe before trouble happens
affected
changed or influenced by something
authorities
people or groups with official power, like government offices
risk
the chance that something bad could happen
secure
to make something safe so it does not move or fall
resident
a person who lives in a certain place

Quiz

1. How many Brazilian states received storm warnings?
2. What is the maximum wind speed mentioned in the alert?
3. True or false: The warning covers only part of Espírito Santo.

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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Brazil's national weather institute, Inmet, has issued storm _____ for ten states across the country.

According to the alert, _____ during these storms could reach speeds of up to 100 km/h.

The warning covers the entire state of Espírito Santo, along with parts of nine other _____.

Inmet regularly issues these kinds of alerts to help people _____ for severe weather.

Strong winds like these can cause _____ to buildings, trees, and power lines.

People living in the affected areas are advised to stay informed and take _____.

This includes avoiding unnecessary travel and _____ loose objects outdoors during the storm period.

Authorities in Brazil often use these alerts to reduce the _____ of accidents and injuries.

Residents are encouraged to follow updates from local news and official weather _____.

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