Rain Pain Remedy

Surviving and thriving during the monsoons.

- S Radha Prathi

The romance attached to the rainy season by our Indian films remains a dream sequence on the silver screen as far as the Indian citizen is concerned, no matter to which strata of the society he may belong to. Of late, the erratic and unpredictable rainy season has been consistently playing havoc, disturbing the normal course of living and also destroying life and property.

The concerned authorities across the country have acknowledged the infinite inconveniences caused by the rains to the common man and have promised to look into the matter. Yet one can see that not much has been done, though another torrential monsoon is lurking around the corner.

Facing The Practical Realities

Taking the practical realities like the size of the country, the concentration of population in the urban areas, and the lack of pliable roads and drainage system into consideration, it will be illogical on the part of Indian citizens to expect any magical change to take place overnight. Instead, we can prove ourselves to be wiser and suave if we take a few precautions and save ourselves from all the muck, risk, and illnesses that the impending monsoons spell for us.

The flooded potholes, waterlogged roads, overflowing squally drains, vehicles splashing rainwater thoughtlessly on unsuspecting pedestrians, and wet and dirty public vehicles can be sources of dreadful nightmares that one has to deal with for the next few months.

Commuting During The Monsoon

Since most of us cannot avoid commuting during the rainy seasons, let us look at a few tips that can see us through the wet spells causing us the least nuisance and avoid any long-term problem.