Kathmandu, April 23 -- With temperatures in the Tarai districts of Sudurpaschim and Lumbini provinces approaching 40 degrees Celsius, the Meteorological Forecasting Division has issued a heatwave warning.

According to the division, under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, temperatures are on the rise in most parts of the country. There is a likelihood of hot days in the plains, as well as in the valleys and basins of the other provinces, the met office said on Thursday.

The met office advised people to follow weather updates and take necessary precautions.

"Heat wave conditions will continue on Friday and Saturday in the western Tarai," said David Dhakal, a meteorologist at the division. "Some hilly districts of Koshi, Bagmat...