Consider the following regarding pre-monsoon rainfall: 1. It is known as Cherry Blossom showers in Assam. 2. They help in the early ripening of mangoes and are hence often referred to as “Mango showers.” Which of the above is/are correct?

The correct answer is 2 only. In News Mango flowering has started since the third week of December in Telangana and Odisha, which is at least a month sooner than the normal period of flowering. Key Points Pre-Monsoon Rainfall: In India, mango showers occur as the result of thunderstorm development over the Bay of Bengal. They are also known as ‘Kaal Baisakhi’ in Bengal, as Bordoisila in Assam and as Cherry Blossom showers or Coffee Showers in Karnataka. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect. They help in the early ripening of mangoes and are hence often referred to as “Mango showers.” Hence, statement 2 is correct.