After the government eased the prohibitory order in Kathmandu valley economic activities have started gathering pace and the streets too are crowded with vehicles and pedestrians. Shops have been allowed to open and since the last few days, we can see crowds gathering at various places.
People buying the goods in Machhapokhari, Kathmandu on July 16, 2021. Photo: Prasan Gurung/NepalNews
Vegetable market in a managed way in Machhapokhari, Kathmandu on July 16, 2021. Photo: Prasan Gurung/NepalNews
Cycle vendors selling their goods on the main road creating difficulties for the public vehicle to pass in Machhapokhari, Kathmandu on July 16, 2021. Photo: Prasan Gurung/NepalNews
For instance, the scene in the vegetable market in Machhapokhari looks the same as what it was prior to the initial days of the prohibitory order. People do not seem to have still grasped the gravity of the danger of being infected with the coronavirus and though they are wearing face masks they do not seem to be very aware of the need for social distancing.
Police restricting to selling after 6:30 am in Machhapokhari, Kathmandu on July 16, 2021. Photo: Prasan Gurung/NepalNews
Cow eating leaves of corn on the main road in Machhapokhari, Kathmandu on July 16, 2021. Photo: Prasan Gurung/NepalNews
People selling vegetables in the place where they pollute in Machhapokhari, Kathmandu on July 16, 2021. Photo: Prasan Gurung/NepalNews
Nepal Police inspecting the market in Machhapokhari, Kathmandu on July 16, 2021. Photo: Prasan Gurung/NepalNews