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Chitwan National Park urges heightened vigilance amid flood risk

Park officials warn of increased flood and landslide danger in the Narayani, Rapti and Riu rivers.

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  • Continuous rain has raised flood and landslide risk in Chitwan National Park.
  • Narayani, Rapti and Riu rivers are expected to experience higher water flow.
  • Visitors are asked to check weather forecasts and avoid hazardous areas.

Chitwan National Park and its surrounding buffer zone have issued an alert urging heightened vigilance due to continuous rainfall that raises the likelihood of floods and landslides. The notice was released on 10 Aswin 2083 (26 September 2026). Avinash Thapamagar, the park's information and conservation officer, highlighted that the Narayani, Rapti and Riu rivers, along with smaller streams, are expected to see increased water flow, heightening flood and riverbank erosion risks. The park has asked its employees, buffer‑zone consumer groups, community forest committees, anti‑poaching youth groups, local residents and tourists to travel only after checking weather forecasts and to stay clear of high‑risk river and stream areas during adverse weather. Authorities also called for preparedness measures, urging everyone to stay safe and avoid vulnerable zones until conditions improve.

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