Boat Accident at Bargi Dam

May 3, 2026, 11:33
AsiaWorld

Introduction

A tourist boat called the Narmada Queen sank at Bargi Dam. Thirteen people died.

Main Body

The boat had 43 people on April 30. The weather was bad with strong winds and big waves. The boat turned over near the shore. Soldiers and local people saved 29 people, but 13 people died. The boat driver said the weather was too strong. He said he told people to wear life-jackets. But some passengers said the life-jackets came too late. Now, some people want a new law to check safety before boats leave. The government gave money to the families. They gave 2 lakh rupees to families of dead people. They gave 50,000 rupees to injured people. The government helped send the bodies back to Delhi and Tamil Nadu.

Conclusion

The search is over. All people are found. The government is now giving money to the families.

Learning

πŸ•’ Talking about the Past

In this story, we see words that tell us things already happened. To reach A2, you need to recognize these 'past' versions of common words.

Change the word β†’ See the result

  • Sink (now) β†’\rightarrow Sank (then)
  • Die (now) β†’\rightarrow Died (then)
  • Give (now) β†’\rightarrow Gave (then)
  • Tell (now) β†’\rightarrow Told (then)

Quick Tip: Most past words end in -ed (like saved or helped), but some 'rebel' words change their whole shape (like sank).

Real-life example from the text: "The government gave money." ←\leftarrow This happened yesterday, not today.

Vocabulary Learning

boat (n.)
a small vessel used for traveling on water
Example:The boat floated gently on the lake.
sank (v.)
to go down below the surface of water
Example:The boat sank after hitting a rock.
weather (n.)
the state of the atmosphere at a particular time
Example:The weather was sunny today.
winds (n.)
moving air
Example:Strong winds blew across the field.
waves (n.)
moving water on the surface of a sea or lake
Example:The waves crashed against the shore.
shore (n.)
the land next to a sea, lake, or river
Example:We walked along the shore.
soldiers (n.)
men or women who fight for a country
Example:Soldiers protected the town from danger.
life-jackets (n.)
a protective vest worn on the body to keep a person afloat
Example:Everyone put on life-jackets before the boat left.
law (n.)
a rule made by a government that people must follow
Example:The new law will improve safety.
safety (n.)
the condition of being protected from danger
Example:Safety is very important at work.