KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has warned the possibility of excessive heat in the Tarai region in the coming few days based on an analysis of temperature conditions throughout the country.    
The Meteorological Forecasting Division under the department has urged one and all for necessary preparedness and alertness as the temperature is likely to increase later this week. 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 the possibility of hot wind and heat wave in the Tarai region until June 10," the Department said.    
This year, the highest temperature of 44.2 degrees Celsius was recorded recently in Nepalgunj. Similarly, Dhangadhi recorded 44.1 degrees Celsius temperature.    
The weather is currently partly cloudy in the hill areas and clear in the rest of the country. This is due to the effect of local and westerly winds and low pressure area formed around Bihar, India, says the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.    
Later this afternoon, the weather will remain partial and generally cloudy in the hill areas 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 hill areas of Bagmati, Gandaki and Koshi provinces. There is also possibility of storm in some places of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. -- RSS