{
  "id": 8445683,
  "title": "Over 1,000 Snake Bite Cases Reported in Punjab This Year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/over-1-000-snake-bite-cases-reported-in-punjab-this-year",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-19T11:12:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/19/over-1000-snake-bite-cases-reported-in-punjab-this-year/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the first eight months of 2026, the Pakistani province of Punjab reported over 1,000 cases of snake bites, with six fatalities, according to Rescue 1122. The emergency service's report detailed that 614 men and 446 women were among those bitten. Wildlife Department officials attributed the increase in snake bite incidents to the rainy season, as water accumulation in low-lying areas forces snakes to leave their usual hiding spots in search of safer, drier locations. Consequently, snakes often enter populated areas, heightening the risk of encounters with residents. The Wildlife Department has urged citizens to exercise caution during the rainy season and take necessary precautions to protect themselves from snake bites.",
  "summary": "At least 1,060 people have suffered snake bites across Punjab between January and August this year, with six of them … Read More The post Over 1,000 Snake Bite Cases Reported in Punjab This Year appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}