People in the northern part of Sindhupalchowk district, whose houses suffered complete damage during the Gorkha earthquake, are facing problems with the increasing cold. The quake-hit folks in uphill VDCs in the districts such as Helambu, Gunsa, Bhotang and Selang are worried for a warm shelter as the increasing cold starts taking toll on them. Furthermore, the porous roof has added to the worries of those residing in temporary shelters, including under the tarpaulin sheets, following the quake. Elderly persons and children have been most affected due to the fall in temperature as they are prone to pneumonia and common cold among others. Moreover, the schools in these VDCs have started receiving fewer students and market have seen seemingly less movement due to the cold, according to Kumar Baset, Assistant Secretary at Thangpalkote VDC. Poshan Prasad Dahal, a quake survivor, said that lately the leaking roof above worries him how to live through winter as the autumn has already set in.