Nepal Faces Severe Heatwave Alert as Temperatures Soar Across Terai Regions

Kathmandu. Most parts of the country have experienced a significant rise in temperatures over the past few days, leading to extreme heat. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecasted the possibility of heatwaves (loo) in the Terai districts.

According to data released by the department on Monday afternoon, temperatures reached 41 degrees Celsius in Kapilvastu and 39 degrees Celsius in Banke. The department stated that days have become hot in the Terai regions, valleys, and gorges of Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Sudurpashchim provinces, with a high probability of heatwaves in the western Terai areas of Sudurpashchim and Lumbini provinces. The department has requested the public to stay updated with the latest information and adopt necessary precautions.