Question

In which season and parts of India does ‘Loo’ blow?

Answer 1

The local wind ‘Loo’ blows in the summer season, specifically in the months of May and June. It occurs in the plains of northern India, mainly in the north-western states such as Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and western Uttar Pradesh. The Loo is a very hot and dry wind, with temperatures ranging between 45°C and 50°C, and it blows usually during afternoons, causing heatwaves and sometimes sunstroke.