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BBC - Weather Centre - Features - Understanding Weather - The Khamsin |
 | | The name Khamsin is derived from the Arabic word for 50. |
| | The Khamsin also carries large amounts of sand and dust making the sun go a deep orange, which gives a very eerie feeling to those living there with frequent blasting sandstorms. |
| | The name Khamsin is derived from the Arabic word for 50, which generally refers to the fact that this local Saharan wind blows for about 50 days every year. |
| www.bbc.co.uk /weather/features/understanding/khamsin.shtml (400 words) |
