Four People Die in Mumbai

May 6, 2026, 16:39
AsiaHealth

Introduction

Police in Mumbai are looking into the deaths of four family members. They became sick after they ate watermelon.

Main Body

A father, a mother, and two daughters ate watermelon at 1:00 AM. At 5:00 AM, they felt very sick. They went to the hospital, but they died. Doctors checked their blood. They did not find bacteria. The doctors think a chemical or poison caused the deaths. The government is testing the food in a lab. Police are also talking to people about the family. Now, people are afraid to buy watermelon. The price of watermelon is very low because people do not want it.

Conclusion

The police and doctors do not know the cause of death yet. They are waiting for the final lab reports.

Learning

πŸ•’ Time & Action

Look at how the story uses time to show a sequence of events:

  • 1:00 AM β†’ They ate watermelon.
  • 5:00 AM β†’ They felt sick.

The Pattern: When we tell a story about the past, we use the simple past form of the verb.

  • Eat becomes Ate
  • Feel becomes Felt
  • Go becomes Went

⚠️ Cause and Effect

Simple Logic:

  • Action: Ate watermelon β†’\rightarrow Result: Became sick.
  • Action: People are afraid β†’\rightarrow Result: Price is low.

Useful Word: Because (used to explain why something happens)

Example from text: "The price of watermelon is very low because people do not want it."

Vocabulary Learning

watermelon
a large fruit with green rind and sweet red flesh
Example:I cut a piece of watermelon for lunch.
watermelon (n.)
a large fruit with green skin and sweet red or pink flesh
Example:She sliced a watermelon for dessert.
sick
feeling ill or unwell
Example:After the storm, many people felt sick.
family (n.)
a group of people related by blood or marriage
Example:The family celebrated their anniversary.
hospital
a place where people receive medical care
Example:She was taken to the hospital after the accident.
sick (adj.)
feeling ill or not healthy
Example:He was too sick to go to school.
blood
the liquid that carries oxygen in the body
Example:The doctor checked his blood for infection.
hospital (n.)
a place where sick people are treated
Example:She was taken to the hospital after the accident.
poison
a harmful substance that can make people ill
Example:The poison in the drink made everyone ill.
doctor (n.)
a person trained to treat illnesses
Example:The doctor examined the patient.
lab
a laboratory, a place where scientists do experiments
Example:Scientists work in the lab to test new medicines.
blood (n.)
the fluid that carries oxygen in the body
Example:The doctor checked his blood pressure.
family
a group of people related to each other
Example:The family gathered for the holiday dinner.
bacteria (n.)
tiny living organisms that can cause illness
Example:The lab tested for bacteria in the water.
death
the end of life
Example:The death of the old man shocked the town.
poison (n.)
a harmful substance that can make people sick
Example:The poison was hidden in the drink.
government
the group of people who run a country
Example:The government announced new rules.
government (n.)
the group of people who run a country
Example:The government announced new rules.
food
what people eat
Example:We need to eat healthy food.
food (n.)
anything you eat to stay healthy
Example:She likes to eat fresh food.
chemical
a substance made from elements, can be natural or artificial
Example:The chemical used in cleaning is strong.
lab (n.)
a place where scientists do experiments
Example:The scientists worked in the lab.
price
how much money something costs
Example:The price of the book is ten dollars.
people (n.)
many individuals or persons
Example:People gathered at the square.
low
not high
Example:The price is low, so many people buy it.
afraid
scared or worried
Example:She was afraid of the dark.
waiting
staying in one place until something happens
Example:He was waiting for the bus.