Why the tropical storms in Bengal are called kal baisakhi
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Kalabaisakhi is strong winds that causes torrential rainfall and destruction to standing crops and property. That why they are called Kalabaisakhi,the calamity of Baisakhi (April to May), but thus rain in summer is good for jute and rice cultivation of westbengal and tea plantations in assam
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The tropical Storms in Bengal are called Kalbaishaki as it signifies the 'Calamity of Baishaki'.
Explanation:
- The increasing temperatures in the summer season occur in low-pressure and attract 'cyclonic and North West' winds which occur in rainfall along with thunderstorms in the months of April and May.
- These is known as Kal Baisakhi which usually occurs in West Bengal.
- In Bengal, the month of summer is known as "Baishak".
- "Kal" in Bengali means tragedy or a calamity.
- Therefore, the dangerous tropical storms in Bengal are often locally known as 'Kalbaishaki'
- These storms bring widespread devastation as it affects lands, human settlements, agriculture, etc.
- But these storms are also responsible for bringing in heavy rains which quenches the extreme heatwaves that occur in areas of West Bengal.
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