Bad Weather in India and Australia

May 15, 2026, 21:27
AsiaEnvironment

Introduction

Bad weather killed many people in India. Australia expects a lot of rain soon.

Main Body

Strong storms hit northern India. The wind was very fast. 111 people died because their houses were weak. In other parts of India, it was very hot. The temperature was 46 degrees. Rain will start in Kerala on May 26. India might not get enough rain this year. This is bad for farmers and the economy. Australia will have a lot of rain in May. This is good for dry lands that need water.

Conclusion

India has dangerous storms and low rain. Australia expects a lot of rain.

Learning

☁️ Talking about the Future

In the text, we see two ways to talk about things that haven't happened yet. This is key for A2 learners.

1. The Certain Future We use will when we are sure about a fact.

  • Example: "Australia will have a lot of rain."
  • Pattern: [Will] + [Action] → Certainty.

2. The Uncertain Future We use might when we are guessing or not 100% sure.

  • Example: "India might not get enough rain."
  • Pattern: [Might] + [Action] → Possibility.

Quick Word Shift:

  • Weak →\rightarrow Not strong
  • Dry →\rightarrow No water
  • Economy →\rightarrow Money system

Vocabulary Learning

bad
not good, harmful
Example:The bad weather made the roads slippery.
weather
the state of the atmosphere
Example:The weather today is sunny.
killed
caused death
Example:The storm killed many people.
people
human beings
Example:Many people were affected by the flood.
expects
anticipates, thinks will happen
Example:They expects a lot of rain.
lot
a large number or amount
Example:She has a lot of books.
rain
water falling from clouds
Example:It will rain tomorrow.
strong
having great power or force
Example:The wind was strong.
storms
violent weather with wind and rain
Example:Storms can damage houses.
hit
to strike or affect
Example:The storm hit the city.
wind
air moving in the atmosphere
Example:The wind blew the leaves.
fast
moving quickly
Example:The wind was very fast.
houses
buildings where people live
Example:The houses were damaged.
weak
not strong, fragile
Example:The houses were weak.
parts
sections or pieces
Example:Some parts of the city were hot.
hot
having a high temperature
Example:It was hot in the desert.
temperature
the measure of heat
Example:The temperature was 46 degrees.
degrees
units of temperature
Example:Degrees measure heat.
start
begin
Example:Rain will start on May 26.
might
possibility
Example:It might rain later.
get
receive or obtain
Example:We might not get enough rain.
enough
sufficient amount
Example:We need enough water.
year
a period of 12 months
Example:This is the year of floods.
farmers
people who grow crops
Example:Farmers rely on rain.
economy
the system of producing and using goods
Example:The economy suffers from drought.
dry
without moisture
Example:The lands are dry.
lands
areas of ground
Example:The lands need water.
need
require or be necessary
Example:We need water.
water
liquid for drinking
Example:Water is essential.
dangerous
capable of causing harm
Example:The storms are dangerous.
low
at a small height or amount
Example:The rain is low.