Heavy rains, floods and landslides in Himachal PradeshCEFR A1
4 Jan 2026
Adapted from GV South Asia, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Hrishikesh Sarode, Unsplash
Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
84 words
- There is a lot of new construction in the mountains.
- This building makes floods and landslides happen more.
- Heavy rain caused severe flooding in Himachal Pradesh.
- The Mandi district was hit very hard this June.
- Many people lost houses and some lost family members.
- Villages near rivers were covered by fast water.
- Rescue teams worked to find missing people.
- Some families still do not have closure and answers.
- Help came from the army and government teams.
- Survivors try to work and rebuild their lives.
Difficult words
- construction — work to make new buildings or structures
- landslide — movement of earth down a slopelandslides
- flood — large amount of water covering landfloods, flooding
- rescue — help to save people in danger
- survivor — person who lives after a dangerous eventSurvivors
- closure — feeling of having answers after loss
- rebuild — to make things again after damage
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Discussion questions
- Have you ever been in heavy rain?
- Would you help people after a flood?
- Do you live near a river or mountain area?
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