Increased heat leads to snake sightings in homes; 702 snakebite cases and 6 deaths reported in the state in one week

With the rain stopping and heat increasing in Bengaluru, snake sightings have increased in many residential areas. Residents are concerned as snakes are appearing inside homes near shoe stands, bathrooms, and washing machines. Separately, the state has reported 702 snakebite cases and 6 deaths in the last week.