Mayurbhanj, Mar 20: Similipal National Park was closed for tourists due to sudden unseasonal rains on Wednesday.
Similipal National Park has two entry points, with one located in the Pithabata range under the Baripada forest division and the other in Kaliani under Jashipur block. The decision to close the gate was made to avoid potential risks associated with rough road conditions caused by continuous rain.
Official sources reveal that over 400 km of roads inside the park had become muddy, posing a significant risk to tourists’ vehicular movement during rain. Although the district administration and Forest department have initiated efforts to improve road safety within the park, the work is in its early stages.
