Narayani Riverbank Development Project Fails Due to Flooding
Summary
Floods have washed away the Narayani riverbank development structures in Bharatpur, ending plans to turn the area into a seabeach-style tourist destination. Local officials and business leaders say the site now needs a safer long-term approach as the river threatens Narayangadh bazaar.
Key Points
- Annual floods have destroyed the riverbank structures built along the Narayani in Bharatpur, including most of the seabeach-model development work.
- Bharatpur Metropolitan City, the Chamber of Commerce, and federal agencies had invested in footpaths, RCC structures, parking, and gardens for the area.
- Local leaders warn that continued river erosion could threaten Narayangadh bazaar and argue the river should be allowed to flow naturally.
- Officials say Sunday’s flood was the largest in 60 years, with the Narayani reaching 11.93 meters at Devghat.
