KATHMANDU: Four solar borings have been constructed in the dry area of Chitwan National Park (CNP) to serve water to the wildlife. Two solar borings have been constructed at Sukhibhara, one at Dumariya and one at Arna Phant area.

CNP Information Officer Lokendra Adhikari said that around Rs 700,000 was spent for the construction of the solar borings along with a pond. There are altogether 174 rhinos at Sukhibhar area while 63 at Dumariya and Arna Phant area. Adhikari shared, “Arrangement of water has been made for wildlife, including rhinos, during summer season.”

The solar borings would serve water to the wild animal. Cleanliness and maintenance of 35 old ponds located inside the park was also carried out this year. Adhikari added that 16 new ponds have been constructed. A total of Rs 3.5 million has been spent for old ponds while Rs 3.2 million for new ones.

CNP Chief Conservation Officer Ananath Baral said they laid emphasis on arrangement of water at dry region with the increase in number of rhinos.