The disaster has added to the distress of Bhajani residents who were already reeling under the devastation caused by July’s floodings.

Almost a week into the disaster, more than 200 families from Bhajani have pitched tents along the Postal Highway awaiting relief and safe return to their homes.

Floods triggered by incessant rains have entered various settlements, prompting authorities to relocate affected families to safer places.

According to Sudurpaschim Health Directorate, sub-regional hospitals, district hospitals and primary health centres in Sudurpaschim Province have a combined capacity of 180 isolation beds.

An overwhelming number of returnees, poor testing rate, and unmanaged quarantine facilities may cause a rampant community spread of the coronavirus, experts warn.

A significant majority of Sudurpaschim natives returned to the province in the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic. This has led to a sudden increase in demand for food in the province

The Sub Metropolitan city had purchased food grains worth Rs 26.1 million to distribute to the impoverished households during the coronavirus pandemic.

While the farmers are compelled to throw away their vegetables due to lack of buyers given the lockdown, consumers are compelled to buy vegetables from middlemen at exorbitant prices.

With the possibility of empty granaries looming large, some farmers in the district have started working in the fields despite the nationwide lockdown.

The returnees will be kept in quarantine facilities for 14 days in their respective districts, say authorities.

Forward Bikram Singh Thakuri scored in the home team's 1-0 win over 'A' division side Three Star.

The home team are playing in their first final, while Three Star lost in title decider last year.

The striker scores two early goals as Sudurpaschim XI beat APF 2-1 in the first semi-final.

The 'A' Division side beat Rupandehi's assembled team 5-4 on penalties.

A missed penalty from captain Bharat Shah cost dearer as Police lost 4-3 on penalties.