The government has decided to declare Madhes Province as a disaster-hit area.

A Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday decided to declare Madhes Province as a disaster-hit area.

The government decided to declare Madhes Province as a disaster-hit area after the villagers of eight districts reel under shortage of drinking water and water for irrigation even during the monsoon season, a minister said.

The Cabinet made such a decision on the recommendation of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak.