Risk of Heat Wave likely for Next Three Days in Tarai Region

With the increasing temperature in different parts of the country, there remains continued risk of heat wave for few more days.

Sharing that there is possibility of heat wave in some districts of Tarai till Thursday, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has urged all concerned to adopt high caution.

The temperature in Tarai area of Lumbini Province and Sudurpaschim Province had reached above 40 degree Celsius this afternoon. The temperature in Dhangadhi and Nepalgunj was recorded at 43 degree Celsius while Kathmandu stood at 33 degree Celsius.

Meteorologist at the Department, Binu Maharjan, shared that there is still possibility of heat wave in the eastern part till Saturday and few more days in western part. She suggested avoiding unnecessary movement during day time, to wear light and cotton dress and to drink sufficient amount of water.

Meanwhile, an early warning to ‘stay alert’ was issued in Kanchanpur, Kailali, Dadeldhura, Doti, Bardiya, Banke, Dang, Kapilvastu and Rupandehi of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Provinces.

Similarly, people of Achham, Surkhet, Dailekh, Salyan, Rolpa, Pyuthan, Arghakhanchi, Palpa, Parasi, Nawalpur, Chitwan, Makawanpur, Parsa, Bara, Sarlahi, Mahottari, Dhanusha, Siraha, Saptari, Sindhuli and Udayapur districts have been requested to remain updated.

Heat wave and high temperature might cause different health problems like headache, dizziness, falling unconscious and dehydration, according to the Department.
Specially, children, elderly persons and people suffering from chronic diseases are requested to adopt necessary precautions. (RSS)