Question

What is a mango shower?
A) Pre-monsoon rainfall in Karnataka and Kerala
B) Rainfall from June to September
C) Rainfall on winter days
D) Rainfall caused by western disturbance

Answer 1

Hint: The heavy rainfall held in the second half month of April. In the parts of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Pondicherry. They are pre-monsoon shower's help in the early ripening of mangoes. So we know it as a mango shower.

Complete answer:
The pre-monsoon rainfall experienced in the region of Karnataka and Kerala is known as Mango shower as it helps in the early ripening of mangoes. It is also known as April rains or summer showers. These mango showers are visible across much of south and Southeast Asia including India and Cambodia. They have different names in different regions. It is known as Kaal Baisakhi in Bengal, Bardoli chehra in Assam, and as a cherry blossom or coffee shower in Kerala, as it helps in plantation crops of coffee and tea. These rains occur in the form of precipitation with thunderstorms developing over the Bay of Bengal. They result in decreased temperatures and cold winds in various parts of the country. These rains are very crucial for the cultivation of a different variety of crops and a friend to farmers. These heavy rains usually occur in the evening and are sometimes disastrous for farmers as many of them die due to thunderstorms. They occur before the arrival of the monsoon into India in the month of March-May.

Note: Monsoon is derived from the Arabic word "mausim".
1. It means a seasonal change in the wind direction. Monsoon rains are crucial for farmers as they are the primary source of water for their crops.
2. It also provides relief from the scorching summer heat.
3. A pre-monsoon shower is a guest without prior notice.