Which one of the following is a cold local wind ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Santa Ana” option2=”Chinook” option3=”Mistral” option4=”Loo” correct=”option3″]

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UPSC NDA-2 – 2020

Among the given options, the Mistral is a well-known cold local wind. It is a strong, cold, dry wind that blows from the north and northwest through the lower Rhône Valley in France towards the Mediterranean Sea, particularly during winter.

Local winds are specific to a particular region and are often named based on their characteristics or location. They can be hot or cold.

Santa Ana is a hot, dry wind in Southern California. Chinook is a warm, dry wind (a type of Foehn wind) that blows down the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in North America. Loo is a hot, dry wind that blows across the North Indian plains during the summer months. Other cold local winds include the Bora (Adriatic coast), Pampero (Argentina), and Blizzard (polar regions).

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