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About the Rainy Season

Msimu wa Mvua

Msimu wa mvua huanza katika nchi nyingi wakati wa miezi ya Machi hadi Mei, au Oktoba hadi Desemba. Anga huwa na mawingu mazito, na hewa inakuwa baridi na safi. Mvua hunyesha mara nyingi, wakati mwingine polepole, na wakati mwingine kwa nguvu. Barabara zinakuwa na matope, na watu hubeba miavuli, makoti ya mvua, au kofia. Wakulima hufurahi, kwa sababu wanapanda mahindi, maharagwe, na mboga, na mimea hukua haraka. Wanyama hupata maji mengi ya kunywa, na nyasi zinakuwa kijani. Watoto wakati mwingine hucheza ndani ya madimbwi madogo, lakini wazazi hukumbusha uangalifu. Kelele za radi na mwanga wa radi hutokea, kwa hivyo ni salama kukaa ndani. Watu huosha nguo, lakini nguo hukauka polepole kwa sababu ya unyevu.

English Translation

The rainy season begins in many countries during the months of March to May, or October to December. The sky has thick clouds, and the air becomes cool and fresh. Rain falls often, sometimes slowly, and sometimes strongly. Roads get muddy, and people carry umbrellas, raincoats, or hats. Farmers are happy, because they plant maize, beans, and vegetables, and plants grow fast. Animals get plenty of water to drink, and the grass becomes green. Children sometimes play in small puddles, but parents remind them to be careful. The sound of thunder and flashes of lightning happen, so it is safe to stay inside. People wash clothes, but clothes dry slowly because of the humidity.