The Khamsin is not a cold wind; it is a hot, dry and dusty wind found in Egypt. It blows from the Sahara Desert and can raise temperatures significantly. In contrast, the Mistral and Bora are cold winds from the mountains of Europe and a Blizzard is a freezing, snow-filled wind associated with polar air masses and extreme winter storms. ANSWER: (C) Khamsin
Which of the following is not a cold local wind? (A) Mistral (B) Bora (C) Khamsin (D) Blizzard
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To categorize winds correctly, we must look at their source. The Mistral and Bora are “drainage” winds that bring cold air from high elevations down to the coast. A Blizzard is a severe storm with very cold temperatures and high winds. However, the Khamsin is a thermal wind born in the hot heart of the desert. It is famous for blowing for fifty days (the word ‘Khamsin’ means fifty in Arabic) during the spring. This wind brings heat and sand, making it the opposite of the cold, refreshing or freezing winds listed in the other options.
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