Identify the states from following, which are related to Pre-Monsoon shower 'Nor westers'

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This question was previously asked in

RRB Group D 19 Sept 2022 Shift 3 Official Paper

Answer 1

The correct answer is West Bengal and Assam.

Key Points

According to the India Meteorological Department, the pre-monsoon season lasts from March to May, therefore any precipitation during this time can be attributed to pre-monsoon showers.
In Bengal and Assam, these terrifying evening thunderstorms are common. Their notoriety can be understood from the local term "Kalbaisakhi," which refers to a catastrophe that occurs in the month of Baisakh.
These showers are helpful for growing rice, jute, and tea. These storms are referred to as "Bardoli Chheerha" in Assam.

Additional Information

Pre-Monsoon shower
- Pre-monsoon rains, sometimes known as "mango showers," can range from small sprinkles to heavy downpours accompanying thunder. The thunderstorm that formed in the Bay of Bengal is to blame for them.
- Particularly around the shores of Kerala and Karnataka, pre-monsoon showers are frequent.
- Before the rainy season officially begins, there are pre-monsoon showers. It takes place from March to May. They can be anything from little drizzles to violent thunderstorms.
- They aid in the early ripening of mangoes and are sometimes known as summer rains or mango showers.