KATHMANDU, April 23 -- The government has cautioned the denizens of West Terai and Madhesh regions to take precaution from hot air that could take place for the next five days.

Issuing a special bulletin on Monday, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DoHM) showed the possibility of a wave of hot and dry air (loo) in the aforementioned areas until April 26. The department has requested the people concerned to take necessary precautions to remain safe from the possible impacts of loo.

The DoHM has recorded an excessive rise in the temperature mainly in Madhesh region including Lumbini Province and lowlands of Sudurpaschim Province in recent days. On Monday, the temperature in these regions was recorded at a maximum of 40 degrees ...