Rainwater during the monsoon season can serve as a breeding ground for viral infections and waterborne diseases like typhoid cholera and dysentery
Have clean drinking water
Maintain personal hygiene
Take food safety precautions
Wash fruits and vegetables properly before consuming or cooking ensure that meat poultry and seafood are cooked thoroughly it is recommended to avoid consuming street food as the water used for cooking might be contaminated
Maintain proper sanitation
It is crucial to maintain proper and hygienic sanitation at home and in public places make sure to flush the toilet after use and opt for a good chlorinebased disinfectant to clean your washroom
Eliminate mosquitoes
Mosquitoes become carriers of various diseases during monsoons it is important to use mosquito repellents and drain the stagnant water around your house to prevent mosquitoes from breeding further
