Weather Changes in Delhi-NCR, Alerts Issued for Rain
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The weather in Delhi-NCR has suddenly changed, bringing rain to the region.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) first issued a yellow alert, which tells people to stay informed and careful.
The IMD then issued an orange alert, a stronger warning than yellow. It said that rain and hail could happen within the next two hours.
Hail is made of small pieces of ice that fall from the sky during storms.
In Noida, rain is also expected. Winds will blow at a speed of about 30 kilometers per hour.
The temperature in Noida is expected to be around 29°C during this weather change.
Sudden weather changes like this can affect daily life, including travel and outdoor activities.
Residents of Delhi-NCR have been advised to check weather updates regularly and prepare for possible rain, wind, and hail.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation and may issue further alerts if conditions worsen.
Vocabulary7 words
- IMD
- the official group that studies and reports weather in India
- yellow alert
- a warning telling people to be aware and careful
- orange alert
- a more serious warning than yellow, showing greater risk
- hail
- small balls of ice that fall from storm clouds
- winds
- strong moving air
- temperature
- a measure of how hot or cold the air is
- authorities
- people or groups in charge of making official decisions
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1. It suddenly changed and started raining 2. Possible rain and hail within two hours 3. About 30 kilometers per hour
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The weather in Delhi-NCR has suddenly _____, bringing rain to the region.
The IMD first issued a _____ alert, which tells people to stay informed and careful.
The IMD then issued an _____ alert, a stronger warning than yellow.
It said that rain and _____ could happen within the next two hours.
In Noida, rain is also _____.
Winds will blow at a speed of about 30 _____ per hour.
The temperature in Noida is expected to be around _____ during this weather change.
Residents of Delhi-NCR have been advised to check weather _____ regularly.
Authorities continue to _____ the situation and may issue further alerts.
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