Q. Which among the following is not a Cold local wind?
Answer: Harmattan
Notes: Cold local winds are dust-laden winds and as they have a temperature below freezing point. They create Cold Wave condition.
Examples of Cold Local winds include:
Mistral, Bora, Northers, Blizzard, Purga, Lavender, Pampero, Bise, etc.

The Harmattan winds are hot and dry winds which originate from the Sahara Desert and blow towards the Guinea coast of Africa.

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