Risk of heat wave likely for next three days in Tarai region
With the increasing temperature in different parts of the country, there remains continued risk of heat wave for few more days.
Sharing that there is possibility of heat wave in some districts of Tarai till Thursday, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has urged all concerned to adopt high caution.
The temperature in Tarai area of Lumbini Province and Sudurpaschim Province had reached above 40 degree Celsius this afternoon.
The temperature in Dhangadhi and Nepalgunj was recorded at 43 degree Celsius while Kathmandu stood at 33 degree Celsius.
Meteorologist at the Department, Binu Maharjan, shared that there is still possibility of heat wave in the eastern part till Saturday and few more days in western part. She suggested avoiding unnecessary movement during day time, to wear light and cotton dress and to drink sufficient amount of water.
Meanwhile, an early warning to 'stay alert' was issued in Kanchanpur, Kailali, Dadeldhura, Doti, Bardiya, Banke, Dang, Kapilvastu and Rupandehi of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Provinces.
Similarly, people of Achham, Surkhet, Dailekh, Salyan, Rolpa, Pyuthan, Arghakhanchi, Palpa, Parasi, Nawalpur, Chitwan, Makawanpur, Parsa, Bara, Sarlahi, Mahottari, Dhanusha, Siraha, Saptari, Sindhuli and Udayapur districts have been requested to remain updated.
Heat wave and high temperature might cause different health problems like headache, dizziness, falling unconscious and dehydration, according to the Department.
Specially, children, elderly persons and people suffering from chronic diseases are requested to adopt necessary precautions.
Vitamin 'A' capsules administered to 2.3 million children
Around 2.3 million children under the age of five received Vitamin A capsules during a nationwide campaign conducted on April 19–20 under Nepal’s National Vitamin A Program, led by the Ministry of Health and Population.
Under the program, children below five were administered with the Vitamin 'A' capsules and deworming tablets.
Children aged six to 59 months were given the Vitamin 'A' capsules and those who had 12 months were also provided with deworming tablets, according to Ministry information officer Dr Bhakta KC.
Similarly, 800,000 children aged six to 23 months were provided with Balvita, a Vitamin supplement.
The program aims to prevent potential eyesight problems among children, strengthen their immunity, reduce the malnutrition risk and the child mortality rate.
Around 50,000 women community health volunteers and 15,000 local-level health workers were mobilized to implement the program.
This initiative has been part of the government's national health calendar since 2059 BS and is conducted twice a year: in April and October.
One stabbed to death in Kanchanpur
A youth was stabbed to death at Bhanubasti in Punarbas Municipality-7 of Kanchanpur.
The deceased has been identified as 18-year-old Ujjwal Sayar of Punarbas-5.
Sayar had traveled to Bhanubasti in Punarbas Municipality-7 to attend the wedding of a relative.
Police said he was stabbed in the chest following an argument among a group of youths.
Severely injured in the attack, he breathed his last during the course of treatment at the Maya Metro Hospital in Dhangadhi at 2 am.
DSP Hem Bahadur Shahi of the District Police Office, Kanchanpur confirmed the arrests of two locals: 25-year-old Dhan Bahadur Bayadi and 19-year-old Tanka Thapa for their alleged involvement in the incident.
They are being interrogated, said police.
Swamp deer census kicks off in Shuklaphanta National Park
The census of swamp deer has begun today in Shuklaphanta National Park.
A total of 35 people have been mobilized for the census. According to the Park’s Information Officer, Prushottam Wagle, the count is being conducted by using the headcount method.
The census is, a joint initiative of the SNP Office, Nepal Army and the National Trust for Nature Conservation, being carried out by observing from machans, using vehicles along fire lines, and through elephant rides. Equipment such as binoculars, cameras, telescopes and drones are also being used.
The enumeration is conducted in two shifts each day: from 6 am to 9 am and from 4 pm to 7 pm. It will conclude on April 25.
Along with counting the animals, assessments of habitat conditions, food availability and potential risks are also in survey.
The Shuklaphanta grassland, covering around 34 square kilometers from the Park’s Majhgaun headquarters, is considered the largest grassland in Nepal. It is home to the world’s largest herds of swamp deer.
According to the 2081 census, there were 2,182 swamp deer in the protected area.
Park ranger Prayas KC said that the population of swamp deer is currently satisfactory.
Recently, the animals have been spotted in areas beyond the grassland, indicating a positive progress in conservation.
The census has now been expanded to areas outside the grassland as well.
Swamp deer are a major prey species for tigers. Their population is increasing due to sufficient food availability and suitable habitat conditions.
