Kathmandu roads on Wednesday saw a sudden surge in the number of vehicles, with some major intersections witnessing traffic jams, just as the lockdown imposed to contain the spread of Covid-19 entered its 72nd day.

Several places in the Capital city including Jadibuti, Thapathali, Babarmahal and Sundhara saw traffic congestion.

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Calls have been growing lately to ease the lockdown and reopen the economy. However, the government is yet to come up with a plan to ease the restrictions in the wake of the rising number of new Covid-19 cases.

As of Tuesday, Nepal has reported 2,099 cases. The government has extended the lockdown until June 14.

Post photographers Hemanta Shrestha and Elite Joshi took some photos from around the city.