Question 939

The thunderstorms that cause rainfall during April and May in Assam are called:

Answer

Bardoli Chheerah

Why?

The Correct Answer is Bardoli Chheerah. Key Points Bardoli Cheerha is the local thunderstorm of the hot weather season in Assam , which is useful for the cultivation of tea, rice, and jute. Mango Showers are local winds in Kerala, Konkan, and Goa that help in the ripening of mangoes . Kalbaisakhi or Norwesters are the local winds in Bengal. It is known as Bardoichila in Assam. Loo is the local wind flowing in the summers in the Indo-Gangetic plains. Additional Information India International Cherry Blossom Festival is celebrated in Shillong . The 4th edition of India International Cherry Blossom Festival, 2019 was celebrated in Shillong, Meghalaya from 13 to 16 November 2019. It was inaugurated by Meghalaya Chief Minister , Conrad K Sangma. The festival is a great example of how natural resources and sustainable tourism can be utilized in an effective manner and create value for something which already exists. The festival celebrates the unique autumn flowering of Himalayan Cherry Blossoms with several cultural events.