Which one among the following local winds is NOT related to Mediterran

Which one among the following local winds is NOT related to Mediterranean Sea ?

Harmattan

Khamsin

Sirocco

Mistral

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UPSC NDA-2 – 2024

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The Harmattan is a dry, dusty trade wind that blows from the Sahara Desert over West Africa and into the Atlantic Ocean during the dry season (typically November to March). It is not related to the Mediterranean Sea region. Khamsin is a hot, dry, sandy wind blowing in Egypt, often from the south. Sirocco is a Mediterranean wind originating in the Sahara and blowing north across North Africa and Southern Europe. Mistral is a cold, dry regional wind in southern France that blows down the Rhone River valley to the Mediterranean Sea. Therefore, Harmattan is the local wind that is NOT related to the Mediterranean Sea.

Local winds are influenced by regional topography and pressure systems. Understanding their origin and direction helps determine their associated regions.

Other local winds related to the Mediterranean region include Bora (Adriatic coast), Etesian (Aegean Sea), and Leveche (Spain). The Harmattan is known for reducing humidity and visibility in West Africa.

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