Pre-Monsoon Showers in Kerala Known Locally
Pre-monsoon showers are common occurrences in the southern parts of India, specifically Kerala and the coastal regions of Karnataka, before the onset of the main monsoon season.
These showers are locally known by specific names depending on their timing and effects.
- The showers occurring around the time mangoes begin to ripen are popularly called "Mango Showers".
- These rains are beneficial for the cultivation and ripening of mangoes in these regions.
Therefore, the pre-monsoon showers common in Kerala and coastal Karnataka are locally known as mango showers.
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Important Questions from Indian Climate
According to Koppen's climatic classifications, the Great Northern Plains of India have which one of the following climates?
According to the Indian Meteorological Department, which of the following is/are the feature/features of cloudburst?
1. Heavy precipitation in short period of time in a limited geographical area
2. It occurs generally during monsoon period and triggers flash flood and landslides
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1. Largely governed by the topographical features
2. Regional and seasonal variation in the distribution of rainfall
3. Heavy downpour resulting in considerable runoff
4. Beginning and end of rain is regular and on time
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
List I ( Type of climate )
List II ( State )
A. Monsoon with Short Dry Season (Amw)
1. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
B. Cold Humid Winter with Short Summer (Dfc)
2. Tamil Nadu Coast
C. Monsoon with Dry Winter (Cwg)
3. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Monsoon with Dry Summer (As)
4. Kerala and Karnataka Coast
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