Madhesh Province Faces Severe Heatwave, Public Life Disrupted
Summary
Madhesh Province is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures soaring above 35°C, disrupting daily life and increasing heat-related illnesses and snakebite cases.
Key Points
- Madhesh Province has been enduring excessive heat with temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius, severely impacting daily life.
- Heat-related illnesses like heatstroke, dehydration, diarrhea, and snakebite cases have surged, putting pressure on hospitals in Janakpur, Birgunj, and other districts.
- Daily wage laborers and small traders face hardships, forced to work in extreme heat to sustain their families despite risks.
- The Madhesh Province Ministry of Health and Population advises people to stay indoors during peak heat, drink water, and protect vulnerable groups, while environmentalist Ajit Srivastava calls for better natural resource conservation to mitigate heat effects.
