Question 1792
In which state of India ‘Kal Vaishakhi’ winds are usually prevalent during summer season? (i) West Bengal (ii) Assam (iii) Orissa (iv) Bihar
Answer
(i), (ii)
Why?
Monsoons are most often associated with the Indian Ocean. Monsoons always blow from cold to warm regions. The summer monsoon and the winter monsoon determine the climate for most of India and Southeast Asia. The rain occurs from March to April or pre-monsoon rainfall is called 'Kal Vaisakhi' in West Bengal and 'Coffee Shower' in Kerala. Kal Vaisakhi winds originate over Bihar and Jharkhand area moves eastwards and strikes West Bengal and Assam . In times of incursion of moist air in these elevated regions, amidst high temperatures, these extremely destructive thunderstorms occur. Kal Vaishakhi winds originate over Bihar and Jharkhand area moves eastwards and strikes West Bengal and Odisha. Kal Vaishakhi winds bring destruction in terms of lightning, thunderstorm, hailstorm, and rainfall. Therefore, from the above points, we can infer that West Bengal and Assam are the states where ‘Kal Vaishakhi’ winds are usually prevalent during the summer season.
