Geography
State the benefits that are derived from the local winds that blow in summer in the following areas:
(i) Kerala
(ii) West Bengal
Climate
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(i) During the summer season, the local hot winds blowing in Kerala are called Mango Showers. They bring rainfall which is very important for the ripening of the mangoes grown there.
(ii) During the summer season, the local winds blowing in West Bengal are called Kalbaisakhi. They bring rainfall which is important for jute and rice crops.
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