Which of the following is also known as Doctor winds?

Q. Which of the following is also known as Doctor winds?
Answer: Harmattan
Notes: The Harmattan, a dry, dusty, north-easterly or easterly wind which occurs in West Africa north of the equator, is known as the Doctor. The weather becomes suddenly dry and pleasant in the western coast of Africa, at the arrival of Harmattan. The harmattan season is from the end of November to the middle of March.

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