Temperatures in several Tarai districts hit 40 degrees. Met office warns of heatwave conditions

Experts say this is just a start as temperatures could reach 45 degrees Celsius in the coming days. Residents advised to avoid going out in the afternoon.

With temperatures in the Tarai districts of Sudurpaschim and Lumbini provinces approaching 40 degrees Celsius, the Meteorological Forecasting Division has issued a heatwave warning.