Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Hot, dust laden and strong winds over North western India are called as

• A. Barodoli Chheerha
• B. Loo
• C. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B Loo

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Loo winds originate over Iranian, Baloch and Thar deserts. In May and June, high temperature in northwest India builds steep pressure gradient. It blows with an average speed of 30-40 km per hour and persists for many days.