Banke’s Khajura hits 40.1 degree Celsius as heatwave intensifies across Tarai
Summary
Khajura in Banke recorded the highest temperature in Nepal at 40.1°C amid a severe heatwave intensifying across the Tarai region, with hot and dry weather expected to persist.
Key Points
- Khajura of Banke recorded the highest temperature in Nepal today at 40.1°C.
- A severe heatwave continues across the southern plains of Nepal.
- The heatwave is affecting large parts of the Tarai region including Sudurpashchim, Lumbini, Gandaki, and Bagmati provinces.
- Authorities expect the hot and dry weather to persist across the southern belt.
