khamaseen

khamaseen
a) A cyclonic type wind that is common in Egypt and Sudan towards the end of March and April of each year. Hot weather ensues, as well as sandstorms.
b) According to the Turkish Calendar of Storms a storm of three days, to be expected around February 1.

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