Bad Weather Around the World

May 11, 2026, 20:40
AfricaEnvironment

Introduction

Many places in North America, Africa, and Europe have very bad weather right now.

Main Body

In the USA, Texas has strong winds and big hail. Some cities have too much rain and water on the streets. This is dangerous for people. In the East, planes and trains are slow because of storms. Europe is very cold. Some places in the mountains have ice. But North Africa is very hot. The temperature there is more than 45°C. California and Arizona are also very hot. South Africa has too much rain. The wind is very strong. This causes mud to slide down hills. In May, one person died and 2,000 people left their homes because of the rain.

Conclusion

The weather is dangerous in many countries. Some places are too hot, and some places have too much rain.

Learning

🌡️ Opposites in Weather

Look at how the text describes two different worlds:

  • Europe →\rightarrow very cold →\rightarrow ice
  • North Africa →\rightarrow very hot →\rightarrow 45°C

Quick Tip: Use 'too' when something is a problem.

  • Example: "Too much rain" means the rain is bad/dangerous.

🗺️ Where things happen

We use 'In' for countries and cities:

  • In the USA
  • In Texas
  • In May (time)

⚠️ Cause and Effect

See how one thing makes another thing happen:

  • Storms →\rightarrow trains are slow
  • Rain →\rightarrow people left their homes

Vocabulary Learning

weather
The conditions of the sky, like rain or sunshine.
Example:The weather today is sunny and warm.
places
Locations or areas.
Example:I visited many places in the city.
North
The direction opposite to south.
Example:The North side of the town is quiet.
America
A continent that includes the United States.
Example:I love traveling in America.
Africa
The second largest continent, south of Europe.
Example:Africa has many deserts.
Europe
A continent in the northern hemisphere.
Example:Europe is known for its history.
bad
Not good; unpleasant.
Example:I had a bad day at work.
right
Correct or appropriate.
Example:She gave the right answer.
now
At this moment.
Example:We will start now.
strong
Having great power or force.
Example:He has a strong voice.
winds
Air moving in the atmosphere.
Example:The winds are blowing hard.
hail
Small balls of ice that fall from the sky.
Example:Hail fell during the storm.
rain
Water droplets that fall from clouds.
Example:It is raining outside.
dangerous
Capable of causing harm.
Example:The road is dangerous in the rain.
people
Human beings.
Example:People are waiting in line.
cold
Having a low temperature.
Example:It is cold today.
hot
Having a high temperature.
Example:The desert is hot.
temperature
The measure of heat.
Example:The temperature is 30 degrees Celsius.
slide
Move smoothly along a surface.
Example:The child can slide down the hill.
hills
Raised areas of land.
Example:We climbed the hills.