Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Four Die in Odisha Snakebites as Monsoon Risks Rise
Four people in Odisha died after snakes reportedly bit them while they were sleeping at home.
The victims included two children, a grandfather and his grandson.
The incidents happened in Bonai and Rourkela in Sundargarh district.
All four were taken to hospitals but were declared dead on arrival.
Experts say snakes may enter homes during the monsoon because rain can disturb their usual habitats.
They advise people not to sleep on floors during this period.
Families should close cracks and holes where snakes might enter.
Keeping homes and surrounding areas clean can also reduce hiding places for snakes.
Four people, including two children and a grandfather-grandson pair, died in separate snakebite incidents in Odisha in one day.
The incidents occurred in Tileimal village in Bonai and Hatioda village in Rourkela, Sundargarh district.
All four victims were reportedly bitten while sleeping inside their homes.
Doctors at Bonai hospital and Rourkela Government Hospital declared the victims brought dead.
Experts urged residents to avoid sleeping on floors, seal entry points, clear clutter and remain cautious in dark areas during the monsoon.
- Who
- Four Odisha residents, including two children and a grandfather-grandson pair, were killed; snakebite experts and medical professionals issued safety advice.
- What
- Four people died in separate reported snakebite incidents while sleeping at home.
- When
- The deaths were reported in a single day, with the siblings reportedly bitten late Sunday night.
- Where
- The incidents occurred in Tileimal village in Bonai and Hatioda village in Rourkela, both in Sundargarh district, Odisha.
- Why
- Experts said monsoon rain can inundate or disrupt snakes’ natural habitats, bringing them into human settlements.
- Deaths
- At least four people
- Victims
- Two children, a grandfather and his grandson
- District
- Sundargarh, Odisha
- Locations
- Tileimal village in Bonai and Hatioda village in Rourkela
- Reported circumstance
- The victims were reportedly bitten while sleeping at home
- Hospital response
- Doctors at Bonai hospital and Rourkela Government Hospital declared the victims brought dead
- Recommended precautions
- Avoid floor sleeping, seal cracks and holes, use wire mesh, and remove household clutter