Siraha, December 20
Life in Terai-Madhesh has been severely affected by a cold wave.
While people are staying home and the markets are shut, members of marginalised and poor communities are facing difficulties in coping with the chill.
Siraha, one of the districts in eastern Terai, has been the worst affected. Doctors at the Siraha District Hospital said some 20-25 visit the hospital with cold-induced health issues each day. Similarly, in Udayapur, Sunsari, Morang, Jhapa, Bara, Rautahat, Sarlahi, Mahottari, Dhanusha normal life has been brought to a standstill. People’s movement in the district headquarters, towns and market areas has significantly gone down with a dip in temperature in the past two days.
People have started making fire to keep themselves warm. District Administration Office, Siraha has already issued a circular to the local government, Forest Division Office, Siraha and other authorities concerned to arrange firewood for the needy.
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