Match the following pre-monsoon weather phenomena and local winds of India (List-I) with their primary regions or associated features (List-II):
- LooHot, oppressive, and dry summer winds blowing across the Northern Plains of India
- Mango ShowersPre-monsoon rainfall in Kerala and coastal Karnataka that helps in the early ripening of mangoes
- KalbaisakhiSevere evening thunderstorms occurring in West Bengal and Assam during the spring season
- Blossom ShowerPre-monsoon showers helpful for coffee flower blossoming in Karnataka and surrounding areas
Answer
Loo matches with hot, dry summer winds of Northern India; Mango Showers match with pre-monsoon rains aiding mango ripening in Kerala/Karnataka; Kalbaisakhi matches with severe thunderstorms in West Bengal/Assam; Blossom Shower matches with coffee-blossoming showers in Karnataka.
Each local wind/shower is correctly matched to its defined geographical area and agricultural/meteorological effect: Loo corresponds to the hot, dry winds of the Northern Plains, Mango Showers assist mango ripening in Kerala and Karnataka, Kalbaisakhi represents severe spring storms in West Bengal and Assam, and Blossom Showers benefit coffee plants in Karnataka.
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Pre-monsoon local winds and rainfall phenomena of India