Question

At Lucknow, during the month of May, the hot dry season is characterized by a local wind, which increases the temperature for the city and keeps all the people mostly indoors during the afternoon.

1. What type of local wind is discussed?
2. How is it responsible for the given climatic condition prevailing in the above-mentioned city?

Answer 1

1. The type of local wind discussed is the “Loo”. It is a hot, dry local wind that blows in the Northern plains of India including Lucknow, especially during the months of May and June.
2. The Loo raises the atmospheric temperature and dries up the surface moisture. This increase in temperature during the month of May causes very hot and dry conditions in Lucknow. The hot dry Loo makes the temperature soar, which compels people to stay indoors during the afternoon to avoid the heat and sunstroke. It also withers vegetation due to drying effects. Thus, this wind is responsible for the hot dry season climatic condition prevailing in Lucknow during May.