Kal Baisakhi is associated with?

Kal Baisakhi is associated with: Nor’westers (local thunderstorms in Eastern India)
Kal Baisakhi, also known as Nor’wester, is a local thunderstorm phenomenon most commonly observed during the pre-monsoon season (April to June) in eastern India, especially in West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, and parts of Bangladesh.

What is Kal Baisakhi?

Kal Baisakhi refers to sudden, violent thunderstorms that are characterized by:

• Dark clouds
• Strong gusty winds
• Heavy rainfall
• Lightning
• Sometimes, hailstorms

These storms generally occur in the late afternoons or evenings and bring temporary relief from the scorching summer heat.

Regions Affected by Kal Baisakhi

Region	Impact
West Bengal	Frequent thunderstorms with lightning
Odisha	Wind and hail, affects crops and homes
Bihar	Lightning and windstorms, rural damage
Jharkhand	Disruption in power and transport
Bangladesh	Strong winds and flash rains

Importance of Kal Baisakhi

Benefits	Concerns
Provides temporary cooling	Can damage standing crops
Helps in rain-fed agriculture	Lightning causes fatalities
Recharges local water bodies	Disrupts transport and power supply

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