Cold cripples life in Manang, mercury dips to minus 18 degrees Celsius

Manang, Dec 12 : With cold soaring, temperature in the mountainous Manang district is on the decline to the point of minus 16 degrees Celsius in the second week of December, crippling life.

Average temperature in the morning went from minus eight to 10 degrees Celsius, and around minus 18 degrees Celsius at night, said Chief District Officer Subas Kumar Lamichhane. Chame and surrounding areas recorded from minus 16 to 18 degrees, he said.