23/05/2026
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on Saturday, May 22, urged people in western Tarai districts to remain cautious as extreme heat and heatwave conditions are likely to persist until Monday.
It came a day after the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, in a special bulletin, said temperatures in parts of the Tarai had been rising sharply since May 20 and could reach or exceed 40 degrees Celsius in parts of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces over the next three days.
The authority placed Dang, Banke, Bardiya, Doti, Kailali and Kanchanpur districts on alert, while urging people in Kapilvastu, Rupandehi, Arghakhanchi, Palpa, Pyuthan, Rolpa, Salyan, Surkhet, Achham, Dadeldhura and Baitadi to stay updated on the situation.
It also directed all disaster-related agencies to remain prepared for necessary response measures.
Doctors have warned that excessive heat can cause fatigue, weakness, excessive thirst, headaches, leg cramps, dizziness, fainting, muscle pain and vomiting, among other health problems.
To reduce heatwave-related risks, the authority advised people to stay indoors as much as possible during the afternoon. Those who need to go outside have been advised to use umbrellas or cover their heads with light cloth.
