The army is helping to save people who are stuck because of the flood. The storm damaged a lot of things and made a big mess. The heavy rain caused the flood which moved cars and other things. The money from the government will help to clean up and help people who had to leave their homes. People are working hard to keep everyone safe and stop more damage.

Original news source: Moment cars swept away by floodwaters as Storm Ciarán hits Italy (BBC)

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A big storm ? ? hit Tuscany, Italy. It rained a lot, the most in 50 years. This caused big floods and cars were washed away. Six people died and some are missing. The ? government is giving €5 million to help. The army is helping to ? people who are stuck because of the flood. The storm damaged a lot of ? and made a big mess. The heavy rain caused the flood which ? cars and other things. The money from the government will help to ? up and help people who had to leave their homes. People are working hard to keep everyone safe and stop more ?.

1. What is a storm?
2. How would you feel if your car got washed away in a flood?
3. Do you like rain? Why or why not?
4. Do you think it's important for the government to help people after a big storm? Why?
5. How would you help someone who is stuck because of a flood?
6. What do you think happens to things when there is a big flood?
7. Why do you think the government is giving money to help?
8. How do you think the army is helping people during the flood?
9. Have you ever seen a big mess after a storm? What did it look like?
10. What do you think people can do to stay safe during a storm?
11. How do you think people feel when they have to leave their homes because of a flood?
12. What can people do to prevent more damage during a storm?

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