13 Dec, Dhunche (Rasuwa): People living in tents after their homes were destroyed by the April 25 earthquake have been bearing the brunt of the increasing cold.

The women and children have been the hardest hit with the steady dip in the mercury. People living in temporary camps in Syafru, Chandangiri, Thulosyafru, Brabal, Gardagang, Bridhim, Khamjing, Sherpagaon, Timare and other areas are facing great difficulties as a result of the cold, Dharmaguru Lama Tempa Lama said.