Question

Distinguish between the Kal Baisakhi and Mango Showers.

Answer 1

• Kal Baisakhi: The rising temperature in the summer results in low pressure troughs and attracts cyclonic and North West winds which result in rainfall along with thunderstorms in the months of April and May. These is known as Kal Baisakhi which usually occurs in West Bengal.
  
• Mango Showers: 'Mango showers' are the rains that include light showers to heavy rains with thunders. These are due to the thunderstorm developed in the Bay of Bengal. These result in falling apart of mangoes from trees and hence called mango showers. These pre-monsoon showers are common especially, in Kerala, Karnataka coasts.