11 May,2024 06:50 PM IST | Alibaug | PTI
Representational Image. File Pic
As many as 1,820 cases of snake bites were reported from coastal Raigad district in Maharashtra from January 2023 to April this year, resulting in the death of five persons, a district health official has said.
According to the district administration, the cases of snake bites spike when farmers undertake pre-monsoon work in the paddy field.
"Five persons died during treatment at hospitals," the official said.
Sufficient stock of anti-venom medicine is available in government hospitals, he said.
ALSO READ
Bahraich violence: Security remains tight in violence hit UP district
Trichy District Collector praises Air India pilots for saving passengers lives
West Bengal man's body exhumed from Jharkhand, 1 held for abduction, murder
Bus carrying women to Ladki Bahin event falls 40 feet; two injured
Assembly polls: Security tightened in J-K's Udhampur ahead of counting day
This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
