Snakebite cases surge in Sarlahi as rising temperatures drive snakes closer to settlements
Summary
Snakebite cases in Sarlahi have surged in 2024, driven by rising temperatures that push snakes closer to human settlements, with over 300 patients treated by early July.
Key Points
- Snakebite cases in Sarlahi have sharply increased in 2024, surpassing last year's figures by early July.
- The Snakebite Treatment Centre at Nawalpur treated 305 patients by the first week of July 2024.
- Rising temperatures are driving venomous snakes out of their natural habitats into closer contact with humans.
- Medical experts warn against delays in treatment by visiting traditional healers and advise immediate medical care after snakebites.
