‘Shamal’ warm and dry wind is a ‘Local’ wind found in
East Asia
West Coast of Africa
Sahara of Africa
Mesopotamia
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2019
The Shamal (or Shumāl) is a northwesterly wind blowing over Iraq, Kuwait, and parts of northern Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf. It is a hot, dry wind that often brings dust and sandstorms, particularly in summer. Historically, this region corresponds largely to ancient Mesopotamia and the surrounding areas.