Which of the following winds are hot dust-laden and blow from Sahara desert towards Mediterranean Region?
Sirocco
The Sirocco is a hot, dust-laden wind originating in the Sahara desert that blows northwards across North Africa toward the Mediterranean region, often affecting Southern Europe (Italy, Spain, Greece). Over land it stays hot and dusty; over the sea it picks up moisture.
The other options do not fit: Loo blows over the Indo-Gangetic plains of India/Pakistan; Foehn is a warm dry wind descending the leeward side of the Alps; Mistral is a cold, dry northerly wind in southern France.
Similar Questions
Match the columns.
Season
Month according to Indian calendar
(A)
Vasanta
(I)
Chaitra-Vaisakha
(B)
Grishma
(II)
Asvina-Kartika
(C)
Varsha
(III)
Sravana-Bhadra
(D)
Sharada
(IV)
Jayistha-Asadha
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