Which of the following refers to the local hot weather thunderstorms or pre-monsoon squalls experienced in Assam?

The correct answer is Bardoli Chheerha . Key Points Bardoli Chheerha is the local name given to the pre-monsoon thunderstorms and squalls that occur in the state of Assam during the months of April and May . These thunderstorms are highly significant for the local economy as they provide the necessary moisture for the cultivation of Tea , Jute , and Rice in the Brahmaputra Valley . The term is derived from Bordoisila , which in Assamese folklore refers to a young woman who rushes back to her mother's house during the Bihu festival, symbolizing the arrival of strong winds and heavy rain. Meteorologically, these are convective storms triggered by the interaction of moist winds from the Bay of Bengal and cold, dry winds originating from the Himalayan or Tibetan regions. Additional Information Kalbaisakhi : These are violent thunderstorms experienced in West Bengal and Bangladesh during the summer season. The name translates to Calamity of the month of Baishakh , often accompanied by heavy rain and hail. Mango Showers : These are pre-monsoon rains that occur towards the end of the summer season in Kerala and Karnataka . They are crucial for the early ripening of mangoes, hence the name. Loo : The Loo is a strong, gusty, hot, and dry wind that blows during the day over the North and Northwestern parts of India . Direct exposure to these winds can cause heatstroke and is typical of the Northern Plains in May and June .