Snake rescue calls surge in Hyderabad; extended snake activity due to delayed monsoon potential reason for rise
Hyderabad has seen a surge in snake rescue calls during June, which experts attribute to a delayed monsoon and increased urban encroachment. The lack of sustained rainfall has kept snakes active for longer periods, leading to more frequent human-snake encounters.
Why it matters
The trend highlights the intersection of climate variability and urban expansion, impacting public safety and wildlife management.
Snake rescue operations in Hyderabad have seen a rise in the first 25 days of June this year, with rescuers recording more calls than during the entire month last year. The trend, they say, may be linked to a delayed and weak onset of the southwest monsoon that kept snakes active for longer before sustained rainfall set in.
The article relies on expert testimony and data from local organizations to explain a natural phenomenon.
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