Bad Weather in the USA and India
美國與印度的惡劣天氣
Introduction
On June 23, the USA and India had very bad weather. There were big storms, floods, and dust.
6月23日，美國與印度的天氣非常惡劣，出現了強風暴、洪水與沙塵。
Main Body
In Oklahoma, USA, the weather service gave warnings. There were strong winds and ice from the sky. Some areas had too much rain. The water rose quickly. People went to high ground to stay safe.
在美國奧克拉荷馬州，氣象服務部門發布了警告。當時有強風且天空落下冰雹。部分地區降雨量過大，水位迅速上升，民眾前往高處以確保安全。
In India, the weather was also bad. In Mumbai, there was a lot of rain. This is the start of the monsoon season.
在印度，天氣同樣惡劣。孟拜地區降雨量大，這正是季風季節的開始。
In Delhi, there was a big dust storm. The wind was very fast. It was hard to see. The weather service used a red alert to warn people.
在德里，發生了一場巨大的沙塵暴。風速極快，能見度很低。氣象服務部門使用了紅色警報來警告民眾。
Conclusion
Weather offices in the USA and India are watching the storms to keep people safe.
美國與印度的氣象部門正密切監控風暴，以確保民眾安全。
Vocabulary Learning
🌪️ The 'There Was/Were' Pattern
When we describe a scene or a situation, we use There + be.
1. One thing (Singular)
- There was a big dust storm.
- There was a lot of rain.
2. Many things (Plural)
- There were big storms.
- There were strong winds.
💡 Quick Tip for A2: Use was for 1 item Use were for 2+ items.
Vocabulary Boost:
- Rain Water falling from clouds.
- Flood Too much water on the street.
- Dust storm Wind carrying dirt.