Storms and Heavy Rain Hit Several Parts of India
Listen to the story
India's weather department has issued a weather alert for several regions, warning of storms and heavy rain. Fourteen districts in Madhya Pradesh are expected to see strong winds and rainfall.
In Tamil Nadu, heavy rain continues to fall, and Chennai has received intense downpours. Local authorities are on alert and closely monitoring the situation.
The NDRF, India's national disaster response team, has tested its readiness in case of flooding or other emergencies caused by the rain.
Heavy rain has also been reported near Kedarnath, Badrinath, and Gangotri, three important pilgrimage sites in the mountains of Uttarakhand.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported signs of a storm forming over the sea. It has issued a warning for heavy rain in coastal areas, along with strong winds.
Winds are expected to reach speeds of up to 60 kilometers per hour, which could affect daily life and travel in the warned areas.
Officials have urged residents in all affected regions to stay alert and follow local weather updates, especially near rivers and coastal zones where flooding risks are higher.
Vocabulary5 words
- weather alert
- an official warning about bad weather
- districts
- smaller areas inside a state or region
- downpours
- sudden, very heavy rain
- NDRF
- a special team that helps during disasters
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- India's official weather office
📚 Ready to use these words in a real conversation?
Practice live with a real tutor on Preply.
Quiz
Answer key
1. Testing its disaster readiness 2. Kedarnath, Badrinath, and Gangotri 3. True
✅ Nice work on the quiz!
Keep the momentum going — book a live English lesson with a Preply tutor.
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
India's weather department has issued a _____ for several regions.
Fourteen _____ in Madhya Pradesh are expected to see strong winds and rainfall.
In Tamil Nadu, heavy rain continues to fall, and _____ has received intense downpours.
The _____, India's national disaster response team, has tested its readiness.
Heavy rain has also been reported near Kedarnath, Badrinath, and _____.
The _____ has reported signs of a storm forming over the sea.
Winds are expected to reach speeds of up to _____ kilometers per hour.
Discussion questions
- Why is it important for disaster teams like the NDRF to test their readiness?
- How might heavy rain affect pilgrimage sites like Kedarnath and Badrinath?
- What precautions should people take during storm warnings?
- How does early weather warning help reduce damage from storms?
🎓 Enjoyed this story?
Turn today's reading into real speaking practice with a live Preply tutor.
