In Bardiya, wildlife and farmers hit hard as water sources deplete

As streams run dry, wild animals from the national park are entering human settlements in search of water, giving rise to human-wildlife conflict.

Until a few years ago, the Khauraha stream was so big people could hardly cross it even in the winter season. But for the past couple of years, the stream, which passes through Thakurbaba area of Bardiya National Park, has had very little water in the dry season. And as such, these days, children are seen fishing in the stream’s ankle-deep water.