Post-Flood Snake Sightings Rise In Surat As Cobra Enters Dindoli Home

Residents in several flood-affected parts of Surat are facing a new threat after floodwaters receded, with venomous snakes increasingly entering homes and residential areas. A cobra was rescued from a house in Ramipark Society in Dindoli on Tuesday, highlighting growing concerns over reptile sightings in neighbourhoods recovering from recent flooding.

Officials and rescue teams say the flooding has submerged the natural habitats of snakes, forcing them to seek shelter in residential areas and increasing the risk of human-wildlife encounters.

Cobra rescued from Dindoli house

Panic gripped a family in Ramipark Society after a venomous cobra entered their home on Tuesday.

The family immediately alerted a snake rescue team, which reached the spot and safely captured the reptile. No injuries were reported in the incident.

The timely rescue operation prevented a potential mishap and brought relief to residents in the area.

Flooded habitats driving snakes into residential areas

According to local residents, snake sightings have become more frequent since floodwaters began receding.

With natural burrows and habitats submerged, snakes and other reptiles are moving into housing societies, homes and other urban spaces in search of shelter.

Over the past few days, similar incidents have been reported from Dindoli, Limbayat, Parvat Gam and Godadara.

Residents report snakes inside vehicles and homes

Residents said snakes have been found in vehicle engine compartments, two-wheeler storage boxes, kitchens, bathrooms and storerooms, creating fear among families, particularly those with children and elderly members.

People living along creek banks and in flood-affected localities say the threat has added to the challenges they are already facing after the recent flooding.

Call for preventive measures

Residents have urged authorities to step up monitoring in vulnerable areas and carry out cleaning drives and pest control measures to reduce the risk of snake encounters.

They have also called for continued surveillance in flood-hit neighbourhoods to ensure people can return to normal life without the fear of venomous reptiles entering their homes.