KATHMANDU, June 9: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has urged for alertness, saying there is a possibility of excessive heat in the Terai region based on an analysis of temperature conditions throughout the country in the coming few days. 

The Meteorological Forecasting Division under the DHM has urged one and all for necessary preparedness and alertness as the temperature is likely to increase. Meteorologist Binu Maharjan said that heat is predicted to intensify especially in Tarai and in Sudurpaschim and Lumbini provinces.

"Necessary precaution is advised, as there is a possibility of hot wind and heat waves in the Terai region until June 10," the DHM said.

Before this, the highest temperature of 44.2 degrees Celsius, this year's highest, was recorded in Nepalgunj. Similarly, Dhangadhi recorded 44.1 degrees Celsius temperature.  

The weather is presently partly cloudy in the hilly areas and clear in the rest of the country. This is due to the effect of local and westerly winds and a low pressure area formed around Bihar, India, say DHM officials.

Later this afternoon, the weather will remain partly and generally cloudy in the hilly parts of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces and clear in the remaining parts of the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning at some places in the hilly parts of Bagmati, Gandaki and Koshi provinces. There is also a possibility of storms in some places of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces.

(RSS)