Punjab has recorded at least 1,060 snakebite incidents during the first eight months of 2026.

Six people have died following snakebites during this period, according to data from Rescue 1122.

The report covers incidents recorded between January 1 and August 31, 2026.

The figures highlight the risks associated with snakes, particularly during Punjab’s rainy and monsoon season.

Men Account for Majority of Snakebite Cases

According to the Rescue 1122 report, men accounted for most reported Snakebite Cases in Punjab.

Of the 1,060 people affected, 614 were men. Another 446 cases involved women.

The figures show that snakebites affected both men and women across the province.

However, the available data does not provide a district-by-district breakdown of the incidents.

Six deaths were reported among the people bitten during the eight-month period.

Why Snakebite Incidents Increase During Monsoon

A Punjab Wildlife Department spokesperson explained why snake encounters can become more common during the rainy season.

Heavy rainfall can cause water to accumulate in low-lying areas. Informal settlements can also experience waterlogging during monsoon conditions.

These conditions can disturb the natural habitats of snakes.

As water levels increase, snakes may leave flooded areas and search for dry ground. This can bring them closer to homes and populated locations.

As a result, Snakebite Cases can increase during periods of heavy rainfall and flooding.

People living near fields, vegetation and low-lying locations may encounter snakes seeking shelter during wet conditions.

Wildlife Department Advises Precaution

The Wildlife Department has advised citizens to take precautionary measures, especially during the rainy season.

Residents should remain alert in places where snakes could seek shelter.

Extra caution is important around vegetation, waterlogged locations and other areas where snakes may be difficult to spot.

People should also remain careful when moving through poorly lit outdoor locations during rainy weather.

The department’s guidance comes as monsoon conditions increase the chances of snakes entering populated areas.

The Rescue 1122 figures show that more than 1,000 Snakebite Cases were recorded in Punjab through August 31.

With 1,060 reported incidents and six deaths, authorities are urging residents to remain cautious when snakes are more likely to move toward populated locations.

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The figures cover only the first eight months of 2026 and therefore do not represent the province’s full-year total.