Saharanpur. Giving information, Additional District Magistrate (Finance and Revenue) Rajneesh Kumar Mishra, in line with the directions of District Magistrate Manish Basnal, said that in the past few years, snakebite has emerged as a serious disaster, due to which snakebite has been included in the state disaster.

Incidents of snakebite are more common in rural areas. As a primary measure to reduce loss of life due to snakebite, it is very important that people should be aware of the measures to avoid snakebite. To reduce and mitigate loss of life due to snakebite, District Disaster Management Authority, Saharanpur is issuing what to do and what not to do in case of snakebite.

The danger of snakebite increases during the monsoon season, for which it is necessary to wear boots, thick cloth pants etc. while going out of the house in such weather, do not consume intoxicants as this reduces the ability to understand danger, do not go near a snake if you see it or try to kill it, snakes run away from movement and vibrations etc.

Do not panic on snake bite, lie down comfortably, keep the bitten part slightly below the level of heart, loosen the clothes, remove jewellery like bangles, bracelets, watches, rings, snake venom can have serious effect on small children, old people and people suffering from other diseases, special care is required in these people, do not delay in getting them treated.

Do not tamper with the snakebite wound in any way. There is no clear benefit in cutting, sucking, applying ice, tying it tightly, applying local medicine or any chemical etc. on the snakebite wound. Rather, the wound may get damaged and the poison may spread rapidly in the body. Panicking, running around etc. causes the poison to spread rapidly in the body. Do not give the person alcohol or any intoxicating substance. Avoid exorcism etc. in case of snakebite.

The person suffering from snakebite should be immediately taken to the nearest district hospital/community health centre/primary health centre.