As the scorching heat continues to grip our nation, it is imperative that the government takes immediate and effective measures to address the escalating heat wave and its detrimental effects. The recent warnings issued by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) should not be taken lightly, as they indicate that the temperature is likely to rise further in the coming days, affecting not only the Terai region but also the valley and hill areas.

KATHMANDU, March 22: There is a possibility of light rain with thunder and lightning in some places due to a partial to normal change in the weather in the hilly terrain of the country due to the influence of a western low pressure system.

KALIKOT, March 5: The disease, seen mostly at Terai region of Nepal, Visceral Leishmaniasis, also commonly known as Kala-Azar, has also started appearing in hilly districts of the country in recent years as transportation from Terai began to come to the hilly regions.