Rising Heat Disrupts Daily Life in Siraha

April 24, Siraha – In recent days, Siraha has experienced a sharp increase in intense heat and hot winds. The rising temperature has led to deserted streets, and daily life is being increasingly disrupted, prompting the District Administration Office to urge the public to remain highly alert.

The administration specifically warned that children, elderly people, and chronically ill individuals are most vulnerable and advised them to avoid going outside except for essential tasks.

Local students Nitesh Kumar Thakur and Himani Singh from Mount Everest Secondary Boarding School in Golbazar shared that the extreme heat makes it very difficult to attend school. They explained that excessive sweating dampens their notebooks, hindering concentration during lessons.

Similarly, businessmen Shekhar Yadav, Naresh Yadav, and Chandradev Raut from Golbazar Municipality Ward 8 reported that despite opening their shops in the morning, business comes to a near standstill by afternoon due to the absence of customers. They attributed this directly to people avoiding outdoor activities in extreme heat, which is negatively impacting daily earnings. They also mentioned difficulties in meeting daily bank installment payments as a result.

Teachers Rameshwar Kamati and Manojkumar Yadav from Mount Everest Secondary Boarding School also confirmed that the heat is affecting teaching and learning. Classrooms are uncomfortable due to perspiration; students struggle to write, and attendance has declined.

Parents Devnarayan Sah and Deepak Nayak expressed concern about sending children to school under such extreme heat. They suggested that schools should conduct classes only in the morning hours to reduce health risks.

Moreover, excessive heat is affecting the income of vehicle drivers. Jagdish Yadav, a driver from Golbazar Municipality Ward 6, reported that while earnings were good before, a lack of passengers now makes it difficult to earn even NPR 200 to 400 daily.

They lament that because passengers tend to stay indoors except for essential travel, earning a livelihood has become increasingly difficult.

Saroj Kumar Karn, head of the Health Section in Golbazar Municipality, urged the public to avoid going outside unnecessarily, to wear umbrellas or hats when outdoors, consume plenty of water and liquid foods, wear light and breathable clothing, and stay in cool, ventilated areas as much as possible.

He explained that if symptoms such as headache, dizziness, excessive sweating, or fainting occur, immediate medical attention at the nearest health facility is essential.