Which among the following local winds is/are correctly matched?

Loo - northern plains of north India and Pakistan

Foehn - cold and dry wind with a high speed blowing from the Alps over France towards the Mediterranean

Mistral - beneficial hot winds in the Alps

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Foehn or Fohn are beneficial hot winds in the Alps. They are strong, gusty, dry and warm winds which develop on the leeward side of a mountain range. The wind helps animal grazing by melting snow and aids the ripening of grapes.
Mistral is a harmful, cold and dry wind with a high speed blowing from the Alps over France towards the Mediterranean Sea. It brings blizzards into southern France.

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Foehn or Fohn are beneficial hot winds in the Alps. They are strong, gusty, dry and warm winds which develop on the leeward side of a mountain range. The wind helps animal grazing by melting snow and aids the ripening of grapes.
Mistral is a harmful, cold and dry wind with a high speed blowing from the Alps over France towards the Mediterranean Sea. It brings blizzards into southern France.

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