Kathmandu, May 24 -- Amid reports of deaths caused by extreme heat and heatstroke coming from neighbouring India, people in Nepal's western Tarai have also been affected by the scorching heat.

For the past several days, Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj has been treating around 100 patients every day for heat-related illnesses. Most patients complain of severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, dehydration, fever, and respiratory problems.

"All 200 beds of our hospital are occupied, including by patients affected by the heatwave," Dr Nabin Darnal, Medical Superintendent at the hospital, told the Post over the phone from Nepalgunj. "Our emergency is overwhelmed with patients. We anticipate more cases of heat stroke if the temperature rises further."...