Kathmandu. With the temperature falling, a cold wave has begun in western Tarai areas, including Bardia. In the morning, there is dense fog, which makes it even colder. The chilly wave has interfered with daily living.
The cold wave has particularly affected the young and aged. With the prolonged cold, children have begun developing pneumonia and respiratory illnesses. For warmth in the morning, locals have started burning fires in various locations.
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Although there is some warmth during the day, the morning and evenings are bitterly cold, which has made life challenging, according to Yam Prasad Sharma of Madhuban, Bardia. The cold wave has also had an impact on vegetable production.
Potato, tomato, and other leafy vegetables have been impacted by the cold wave, according to Top Bahadur Bhat, a farmer from Madhuban Municipality 8.