Which of the following is a term for the common local wind that blows in north and north-western parts of India during summers?

Key Points

• The Loo is a strong, dusty, gusty, hot, and dry summer wind from the west which blows over the western Indo-Gangetic Plain region of North India and Pakistan.
• It is particularly common in the months of May and June.
• The Loo wind is known to cause severe heat waves which can lead to heat strokes and other heat-related illnesses.
• People often take precautions such as staying indoors during peak hours and drinking plenty of fluids to avoid the adverse effects of the Loo.

Additional Information

• Bora: A cold, northerly wind blowing from the Greek mountains to the Adriatic Sea.
• Foehn: A warm, dry wind descending the lee side of a mountain range, particularly in the Alps.
• Chinook: A warm, dry wind descending the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in North America.
• These winds are different from the Loo as they occur in different regions and have different characteristics.