Western Tarai swelters as temperatures hit 40 degrees
Summary
Western Tarai in Nepal is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, leading to numerous heat-related illnesses and affecting daily life, including school closures in Kanchanpur.
Key Points
- Western Tarai regions including Nepalgunj, Dhangadhi, and Dipayal are experiencing temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, causing heatwave conditions.
- Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj is treating around 100 patients daily for heat-related illnesses, with all 200 beds occupied.
- Krishnapur Municipality in Kanchanpur has closed schools for three days due to extreme heat.
- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology issued heatwave warnings and predicts possible rainfall that could lower temperatures soon.
