Now that summers will be over soon, here is a look at 7 important safety tips to help you have a safe,
happy and enjoyable monsoon season..
Below are a few ways tips to protect you during the Monsoon season.
Avoid wet pavements; they contribute towards nearly 1.2 million accidents per year.
Prepare your car in advance for a rainstorm by making sure windshield wipers are in good working condition. Tire treads should also be the proper depth to provide good traction on wet roadways.
Accumulated water is a breeding ground for insects and the monsoons are like party time for malaria. Always wear or carry a mosquito repellent. The over cautious can take a dose of anti-malaria drugs.
Do not enter into AC rooms immediately after coming from outside temperatures as the body reacts to the acclimatization through cough, cold and sometimes fever.
Clean drinking water is must during the rainy season, the absence of which can lead to water borne diseases like diarrhea and gastro intestinal infections which can severely affect our body.
To beat the humidity, keep your skin moisturized. This will help you to avoid itchy patches and dry skin.
With schools reopening during this time, make sure your child is equipped with an umbrella or a raincoat to avoid catching the flu.