Norwester winds prevail mostly in which region of India?

The correct answer is West Bengal and Assam . Key Points Norwester: These are dreaded evening thunderstorms in Bengal and Assam. Their notorious nature can be understood from the local nomenclature of ‘Kalbaisakhi’ locally known in Bengal, a calamity of the month of Baisakh. In Assam, these storms are known as Bardoli Chheerha . These rainfall storms are beneficial for the cultivation of tea in Assam and for the jute and rice and tea cultivated in West Bengal and Bangladesh . Additional Information LIST OF LOCAL WINDS LOCAL WINDS DESCRIPTION LOCATION Blossom Shower Pre-Monsoon showers help in the blossoming of coffee flowers. Kerala and nearby areas Mango Shower Pre-Monsoon showers help in the ripening of mangoes. Kerala & Karnataka Loo Hot, dry and oppressing winds blowing especially in Northern plains of India Punjab to Bihar with higher intensity between Delhi and Patna.