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Cold Wave Hits Madhesh Province Amid India's Warm January

1/2/2025

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Madhesh Province is grappling with a harsh cold wave, plunging temperatures to a chilling 9°C and shrouding the area in thick fog, disrupting markets and school attendance. Vulnerable communities are particularly hard-hit, battling health challenges and inadequate warm clothing. In contrast, India braces for an unusually warm January, with central regions facing cold wave days and below-average rainfall on the horizon.

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Story summary

Madhesh Province is grappling with a harsh cold wave, plunging temperatures to a chilling 9°C and shrouding the area in thick fog, disrupting markets and school attendance. Vulnerable communities are particularly hard-hit, battling health challenges and inadequate warm clothing. In contrast, India braces for an unusually warm January, with central regions facing cold wave days and below-average rainfall on the horizon.