What is the phenomenon of heavy showers with thunder occurring in the West Bengal region during the hot weather season called?

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The correct answer is Kalbaisakhi.Key Points

The phenomenon of heavy showers with thunder occurring in the West Bengal region during the hot weather season is called Kalbaisakhi.
Kalbaisakhi is a local term derived from two Bengali words: Kal (time) and Baisakhi (the first month of the Bengali calendar).
These showers are accompanied by strong winds, lightning, and hailstorms, and can cause damage to crops, houses, and electric poles.
Kalbaisakhi typically occurs between April and June, and is caused by the collision of hot and humid air from the Bay of Bengal with cooler air from the Himalayas.

Additional Information

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