Bhubaneswar, Jan. 10 -- As cold wave sweeps parts of Odisha, the helpless and shelter-less people in Balasore district are bearing the brunt by spending nights in the open without a roof over their heads.

People with good income can buy necessary clothes to protect themselves from the biting cold. While they are also merrymaking by going to various picnic spots, the distressed and helpless people from very low-income group are becoming prey to the shivering cold. Without proper clothing and shelter above their heads, they are struggling to keep themselves warm in the chilly winter nights.

Several helpless people, who are resorting to begging in Balasore, are almost spending sleepless nights on footpaths braving the chilling cold during ...