Extreme cold paralyses life in Terai region

Kthamandu Dec. 31; The deepening cold has affected the day-to-day life in the Terai, including the Mahottari district. The cold wave that started in the southern part of the district has spread throughout the district. Bardibas, Gaushala and Bhangahasitapur in the north are also under the grip of cold wave.

The minimum temperature has dropped to 11 degrees Celsius because of the cold wind blowing from the west and the absence of sunlight for two days. It has become difficult even to walk due to all-encompassing thick fog. The number of service users in government offices has also decreased.