🌧️ English Vocabulary to Talk About Rainy Season – Part 4

Build Your Spoken English Skills With Simple Weather Words and Real-Life Examples

Learning to talk about weather is a great way to start conversations in English. In this part of our rainy season series, you will learn 5 useful vocabulary words, sample sentences, a short story, questions and answers, a quiz, and a fun challenge to build fluency. These rainy season words are perfect for beginners, especially those who want to speak English clearly and confidently.

🌟 Vocabulary List: Rainy Season Words in English (Part 4)

Learn and remember these useful words related to rain, water, and the environment. These words are often used in weather news, everyday talk, and school lessons.

Drought (noun)

A long period without rain.
Example: The village faced a drought for three months.

Drain (noun/verb)

A pipe or channel that removes water; also means to remove water.
Example: The water will drain out through the pipe.

Overflow (verb)

When too much water comes out of something.
Example: The tank may overflow if left on.

Flood Warning (noun)

An alert about possible flooding due to heavy rain.
Example: We received a flood warning on the news.

Rainwater Harvesting (noun)

Collecting rainwater for future use.
Example: Our school uses rainwater harvesting to save water.

✏️ Sample Sentences for Beginners

Use these simple sentences to practice how to speak and write using the new words.

Drought

1. Farmers worry during a drought because crops can’t grow.
2. A long drought dries up rivers and lakes.
3. People save water during a drought.

Drain

1. Water flows into the drain after a heavy shower.
2. Please clean the drain, it’s blocked.
3. The plumber came to drain the water from the tank.

Overflow

1. The river may overflow after heavy rains.
2. Don’t fill the bucket too much or it will overflow.
3. The water tank started to overflow last night.

Flood Warning

1. The news gave a flood warning for our area.
2. A flood warning helps people stay safe.
3. We packed quickly after hearing the flood warning.

Rainwater Harvesting

1. Our school does rainwater harvesting to save water.
2. Rainwater harvesting helps in areas with less water.
3. We installed a rainwater harvesting system at home.

📖 Short Story: Learning from Rain

Ravi’s village suffered a drought last year, and everyone saved water carefully. This year, the rain came early. One day, a flood warning was announced, and everyone prepared. The streets began to overflow, and the drains were full. But Ravi’s family had started rainwater harvesting to store clean rainwater. They stayed safe and helped others during the heavy rain.

❓ Short-Answer Questions With Easy Answers

Drought

1. What happens during a drought?
   → There is no rain for a long time.
2. How does a drought affect farming?
   → Crops dry up and can’t grow.
3. What do people do during a drought?
   → They save and use water carefully.

Drain

1. What is a drain used for?
   → To carry away water.
2. What happens if the drain is blocked?
   → Water will not flow and may flood.
3. How can you drain water from a tank?
   → Open a tap or use a pipe.

Overflow

1. Why does a tank overflow?
   → Because it is too full.
2. What may overflow during rain?
   → Rivers and drains.
3. How can we stop water from overflowing?
   → Use a proper outlet or drain.

Flood Warning

1. Who gives a flood warning?
   → Weather or government services.
2. What do people do after a flood warning?
   → Stay safe or move to higher places.
3. When is a flood warning given?
   → Before or during heavy rain.

Rainwater Harvesting

1. Why do we do rainwater harvesting?
   → To collect and use rainwater.
2. Where can we do rainwater harvesting?
   → Homes, schools, buildings.
3. How does rainwater harvesting help?
   → It saves water for future use.

✅ Multiple-Choice Quiz (Mixed)

1. What do we do in rainwater harvesting?
   a) Throw away rainwater
   b) Collect and store rainwater
   c) Boil rainwater
2. What can happen when it rains heavily and drains are full?
   a) Overflow
   b) Thunder
   c) Fog
3. When is a flood warning given?
   a) During summer
   b) After the rain stops
   c) Before or during heavy rain
4. What does a drain do?
   a) Hold water
   b) Clean roads
   c) Carry water away
5. What happens in a drought?
   a) Too much rain
   b) No rain for a long time
   c) Snowfall
6. What should you check if water is flowing on the road?
   a) The clouds
   b) The drain
   c) The TV
7. What does it mean if the tank is overflowing?
   a) It's leaking
   b) It's broken
   c) It's too full
8. What helps people stay safe during possible flooding?
   a) Flood warning
   b) Raincoat
   c) TV show
9. What is the best way to store rain for later use?
   a) Overflow
   b) Drainage
   c) Rainwater harvesting
10. What might you see on the news when there's heavy rain?
    a) Flood warning
    b) Cooking tips
    c) Sports scores
11. What do we need to clean regularly to avoid flooding?
    a) Rooms
    b) Shoes
    c) Drains
12. What condition makes plants dry and soil crack?
    a) Rain
    b) Flood
    c) Drought
13. Why do we need drains on the road?
    a) To water plants
    b) To stop traffic
    c) To remove rainwater
14. What might happen if there's no place for rain to go?
    a) Drought
    b) Overflow
    c) Lightning
15. What natural event leads to water shortage?
    a) Overflow
    b) Drought
    c) Storm

🟢 Quiz Answers

1 → b
2 → a
3 → c
4 → c
5 → b
6 → b
7 → c
8 → a
9 → c
10 → a
11 → c
12 → c
13 → c
14 → b
15 → b

🟢 Challenge Exercise: Speak and Write for Fluency

Create and say aloud 4 sentences using each word. Use real-life examples from your surroundings.

Drought (noun)

Example: The farmers suffered during the drought because there was no rain.
✏️ Now make your own 4 sentences.

Drain (noun/verb)

Example: The water will drain out through this pipe.
✏️ Now make your own 4 sentences.

Overflow (verb)

Example: The river may overflow after heavy rain.
✏️ Now make your own 4 sentences.

Flood Warning (noun)

Example: A flood warning was given after two days of heavy rain.
✏️ Now make your own 4 sentences.

Rainwater Harvesting (noun)

Example: Rainwater harvesting helps save water during dry months.
✏️ Now make your own 4 sentences.

🎯 Conclusion: Keep Learning, Keep Practicing

Understanding rainy season vocabulary not only improves your English but also helps you talk about important real-life events like droughts, floods, and water saving. Practice speaking these words aloud. Share your own sentences in a notebook or with a speaking partner. The more you use these simple weather words, the more fluent and confident you'll become.

👉 Don’t forget to read the other parts of this series on rainy season vocabulary!

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