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The period of maximum occurrence of Kalbaishakhi rains in India is

Kalbaishakhi (Nor'westers) are violent pre-monsoon thunderstorms bringing rain to eastern and northeastern India, especially West Bengal and Assam. Named after the month of…

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The period of maximum occurrence of Kalbaishakhi rains in India is

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Kalbaishakhi (Nor'westers) are violent pre-monsoon thunderstorms bringing rain to eastern and northeastern India, especially West Bengal and Assam. Named after the month of Baisakh (mid-April to mid-May), they reach their maximum frequency between mid-April and mid-May.

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