Heatwave persists in western Terai as rain brings relief to hills
Summary
The western Terai region of Nepal is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures reaching above 40°C, while rainfall in the hills brings some relief and cooler conditions.
Key Points
- The western Terai of Nepal continues to face heatwave conditions with maximum temperatures at or above 40 degrees Celsius in parts of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces.
- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued an orange alert for Kanchanpur, Kailali, Doti, Bardiya, Banke and Surkhet, and a yellow alert for several other districts.
- Rainfall and thunderstorms are forecasted in the Himalayan and hilly regions including Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces providing relief from heat.
- The department has advised the public to take precautionary measures against heat-related illnesses and expect slight temperature decreases with upcoming rainfall.
