A cold wave has hit far west Nepal since Thursday, reports from the area said. Thick fog is covering the area hindering vehicular traffic.

Flights from Nepalgunj to remote district airfields have been disrupted; flights are also not operating between Nepalgunj and Kathmandu. Sales of winter clothes have suddenly increased after the cold wave.

People are lighting fires along roads to keep warm. The sudden cold wave has affected work at government offices; there are few motorcycles on the road. nepalnews.com br Dec.26