Question

Name two hot local winds.

Answer 1

Two hot local winds are:

1. Loo: It is a very hot and dry wind that blows in the plains of northern India and Pakistan during the afternoons in May and June. It can raise temperatures to around 45°C to 50°C and may cause sunstroke.
2. Sirocco: A very hot, dust-laden wind blowing from the Sahara desert towards the Mediterranean Sea, especially during summer. It becomes humid and oppressive by the time it reaches regions like Malta, Sicily, and Italy.

These winds are characterized by high temperature and dryness and are examples of hot local winds that cause discomfort in the areas where they blow.