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The wind blowing in the northern plains in summers is known as:

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Loo

The Loo is a strong, hot, dry, and dusty summer wind that blows across the northern Indian plains from the Thar Desert towards the southeastern plains. Based on the analysis, the wind blowing in the northern plains during summers, known for its intense heat and dryness, is called the Loo .

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