Paharpur Becomes 'Python Zone' Post-Teesta Floods; 4 Rescued, Residents Panicked

• Paharpur, near the Teesta River, has become a "python zone" with four pythons rescued in one month, causing panic among residents.
• A dumping ground adjacent to the Teesta is now a frequent spot for python sightings, with a dead python and two live ones (one 12 ft long) recently found.
• The increase in pythons is attributed to last October's floods, which may have displaced the reptiles into human settlements.
• Local environmental volunteers and the Forest Department are collaborating on rescues and surveillance, with rescued pythons to be released into deep forests.
• Residents are fearful, with some families considering leaving their homes due to repeated python encounters.

Why It Matters: Floods cause python influx in Paharpur, creating fear and displacement for residents.