Category Archives: Winds

The Loo:Summer Afternoon Wind of India and Pakistan

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

 Loo is a strong, hot and dry summer afternoon wind from the west which blows over the western Indo-Gangetic Plain region of North India and Pakistan. It is especially strong in the months of May and June. Due to its … Continue reading →

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Does cloud weigh? How Much?

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

Have clouds  any weight at all ? How can they, if they are floating in the air like a balloon filled with helium? If one tie a helium balloon to a kitchen scale it won’t register any weight, so why should a … Continue reading →

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Wind to play a major role in India’s electricity future

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

A new study, conducted by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US, revealed that the potential for on-shore wind energy deployment is far higher than the official estimates (about 20 times and up to 30 times greater than the current government estimate … Continue reading →

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Wind:Causes and Mechanism

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

  The basic cause of all winds can be traced to contrasts in temperature. These differences occur because air is not heated at all points with equal intensity. The differences also occur on scales of varying magnitude. A coal-stove fire, … Continue reading →

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