Chitwan Beekeeping Industry Faces Major Setbacks from Flooding

Chitwan's beekeeping industry has faced severe setbacks due to heavy rains on July 15, 2026, particularly in the Ratnanagar area. Initial estimates indicate losses of approximately Rs 6 million, with numerous beehives and colonies destroyed in the Manikhola and Lalparsa regions. Pravin Lama, head of the Agriculture Development Branch of Ratnanagar Municipality, reported that beehives in the Panyankanya Community Forest of Ward No. 11 and Lalparsa in Ward No. 9 were swept away by floods, leading to significant destruction of bee colonies.