4 die in snakebites in Odisha in a single day

At least four people, including two children and a grandfather-grandson duo, died in separate snakebite incidents in Odisha on a single day. The incidents occurred in Rourkela and Bonai in Sundargarh district. All four victims were bitten while sleeping at home.

In Tileimal village under Tikayatpali police limits, a grandfather and his grandson died after being bitten by a snake while asleep. They were declared brought dead at Bonai hospital. In Hatioda village under Lathikata police limits, a seven-year-old boy and his 10-year-old sister died after a snakebite at their home late Sunday night. They were declared brought dead at Rourkela Government Hospital.

Experts from Snake Helpline urged caution during the monsoon, as snakes enter human settlements when rain floods their habitats. They advised people not to sleep on the floor and to seal cracks and holes around homes. Residents in rural and low-lying areas were also told to keep surroundings clean and reduce prey like frogs to deter snakes.