ICSE Class 9 Answered

What are local winds? Name any two local winds.

Asked by Topperlearning User | 13 May, 2015, 01:52: PM

Expert Answer

Local winds are those winds which blow over a certain or a local place only. These winds may be warm or cold depending upon the area from which they blow. Two local winds are:
Mistral winds blow from the Alps to France leading to a considerable drop in the temperature. Loo is another local wind which is hot and dry. It blows during the summer season over the northern Indian plains. This wind may cause sun stroke to the people.

Answered by | 13 May, 2015, 03:52: PM