Kathmandu, June 24: The Tarai region has been experiencing hotter days continuously for the past few days. The temperature continues to rise in Tarai, the southern plain region of the country.
The Meteorological Forecasting Division has urged the people of Tarai region to adopt precautions and to be protected from heat wave.
Spokesperson at the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Bibhuti Pokharel, said heat wave might take place in Tarai areas of Sudurpaschim and Lumbini Provinces for next three days.
She also requested to adopt precautions as there is possibility of rise in mercury in Bagmati and Gandaki provinces.
The Department has forecast that the maximum temperature of Dhangadhi would reach to 40 degrees Celsius and 41 degree Celsius in Nepalgunj and Bhairahawa in next three days.
Similarly, temperature in Birendranagar and Ghorahi would also increase, she added.
Spokesperson Pokharel urged the people of these areas to stay inside the house in afternoon except for essential works and to drink adequate water to protect from heat.
