KATHMANDU, April 28: In the wake of sweltering heat, especially in Terai belt and Lumbini Province, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), has urged people to stay at home.
Both the minimum and maximum temperatures in most parts of the country witnessed gradual rise for some days. Some of the places recorded over 40 degree Celsius temperature.
The DHM has requested everyone to maintain precaution for some days as the temperature could still rise.
Meteorological Forecasting Division urges people to take necess...
Issuing a special bulletin on the heat wave on Saturday, the DHM said all need to be aware that even the hilly gorges and valleys were likely to have increased temperature for five days.
The heat wave causes fatigue, extreme thirst, headache, cramp, dizziness, faint, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting and headache. The Department has suggested wearing thin cotton clothes, and donning a cap if it is urgent to go outside.
Similarly, high liquid intake is strongly suggested.
People are further urged to consult medical persons in case of severity.
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