More than 1000 cases of snake bites were reported across Punjab including Lahore.

According to the report, snake bite incidents have increased this year across Punjab including Lahore. Between January 1 and August 31, 1,700 cases of snakebite have been reported.

According to the report, 6 people died due to snake bites during 8 months while the victims include 614 men and 446 women.

The spokesperson of the wildlife department says that the incidence of snake bites increases during the rainy season. Due to the accumulation of water in the slums, the snakes turn to the slums.