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In which season and parts of India does 'Loo' blow? - Geography

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

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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.

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Chapter 12: Insolation - SOLVE AND SCORE [Page 122]

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Rachna Sapra Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 12 Insolation
SOLVE AND SCORE | Q D. 7. (a) ii. | Page 122
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