What is Kaal Baisakhi
More than 60 people have died due to thunderstorms, storms, rains, thunderstorms in the last two days in Bihar. Every year hundreds of people die, the reason behind this incident is Kaal Baisakhi. Kaal Baisakhi is actually a pattern of weather. Not only Bihar, Odisha, UP and Bengal have also seen the effect of this weather pattern. The Meteorological Department has stated that the incidence of Kaal Baisakhi during April to May this year in the north-eastern states may be more than before and Kaal Baisakhi can also take a very dangerous form.
What is Kaal Baisakhi?
The sudden change in the weather in the month of Baisakh is called Kaal Baisakhi. This is a pattern of season that causes hot and cold winds. Kaal Baisakhi pattern occurs almost every year, but its threats have been increasing in recent years due to global warming. Meteorologists say that this pattern can be more dangerous this year and the states affected by this pattern include-Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Bengal and Eastern Uttar Pradesh.
What did the meteorologist say
AK Sen, former director of Meteorological Department Kolkata and expert at Kaal Baisakhi, has said that during Kaal Baisakhi, the wind direction is from south-west to north-east. Therefore it is also called Western Jhanjha. This pattern of weather causes heavy rains with thunderstorms, storms and hailstorms. During this time the air runs at a speed of about 70 to 80 kmph. There is also a thunderstorm at some places, in which people lose their lives.
Sen reported that, “The wind speed sometimes exceeds hundred kilometers per hour. Its most damage is seen in North Bihar and Bengal. A day ago, 20 districts of Bihar have been hit by it. In some districts, the wind speed has crossed 140 km per hour for some time.”
IMD has warned
The IMD has said that in the months of April, May and June, the period of heat may remain more in the area affected by Kaal Baisakhi. In such a situation, there will be a possibility of collision of maximum temperature and minimum temperature, which will prepare a platform for Kaal Baisakhi to be intense.
How to rescue
Take care to avoid Kaal Baisakhi and stay in safe places. If it is not very important, do not get out of the house in bad weather. Do not leave the house at the time of thunderstorms, storms, strong winds and rain, avoid going to the open space and fields.
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