Snakes and summers: Heatwave turns deadly in Kerala

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Kerala faces deadly heatwave conditions with one confirmed heatstroke death and multiple snakebite fatalities reported in five days. A 37-year-old man died from heat exposure while digging a well, with body temperature reaching 107°F. Experts attribute increased snakebite incidents to heat, forcing snakes toward human settlements seeking cooler areas and water sources.

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