The rain appears to have arrived fully cladded. In some parts of the world, it is already the rainy season. In order to not be caught unawares by the rain, you need to be prepared and protected. Here is how:
1. Prepare rain gear, including an umbrella, hooded raincoat and waterproof shoes or boots, if you regularly travel by foot, to lower the chances of getting soaked when caught in a downpour. Go into your nearest supermarket or mini-mart to buy basic rain equipment.
2. Take warm bath
Do this right after getting drenched so that after the cold temperature brought by the rains, your body can return to a normal temperature after drying off and getting dressed.
3. Watch out for stagnant water
Stagnant water breeds mosquitoes which in turn cause Malaria Fever. Ensure you regularly empty out still water sources, such as planter saucers and trays, pet water bowls, inflatable pools and decorative urns, around the home.
4. Avoid wading in floodwaters
Do not do this with barefoot because of the high chance of contacting leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that is spread by floods containing urine and other bodily fluids of infected animals, including dogs and rodents. Also, clean or disinfect toys that have been contaminated by floodwater before allowing children to resume playing with them.
5. Keep hands clean
Common cold symptoms occur during rainy season. To keep everyone safe, clean hands regularly and always bring a hand sanitizer when you are out and about. Also, make it a habit to wash hands and feet when you get home, especially after contact with rain or floodwaters.
6. Drink herbal tea
Herbal tea is good for coughs, colds and sore throat — common ailments during the rainy season. To make it extra good for your body, how about adding body warming ingredients like cloves, ginger, pepper, basil and mint?
7. Use eucalyptus
The aroma of eucalyptus oil helps us breathe easily; this, in turn, relaxes the entire body. This substance can be your best friend during the rainy season when the nose gets clogged from flu and the body is maxed out from other diseases or even when dealing with just the extra strain of commuting in the rain.