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Waterborne diseases: Recently, there was a spell of heavy rains across Gujarat. Some districts received continuous rain for four days, due to which water was stagnant everywhere. The rain water has started receding now but there is a fear that rain water can increase health related problems. When water accumulates around the house due to rain, this water causes trouble and the risk of many diseases also increases. After rain, the risk of spreading waterborne diseases increases. So let us tell you which diseases you need to avoid after rain water gets accumulated.
Dengue Malaria
If water is stagnant everywhere, then the risk of diseases like dengue and malaria spreading in that area increases. Dengue and malaria are mosquito-borne diseases. The mosquito that spreads dengue and malaria lays its eggs in stagnant water. If there is stagnant water in your house or garden, mosquitoes can breed there, which increases the transmission of these diseases. Therefore, wherever there is water, that place should be cleaned regularly. People living in such areas should always use mosquito nets and take measures to avoid mosquitoes.
Waterborne Diseases
If water gets accumulated during the rainy season, then the risk of spreading diarrhea, vomiting, cholera, typhoid and jaundice also increases. Drinking water also becomes dirty due to rain water and bacteria and viruses start growing in it. Drinking such water or coming in contact with it can spread the above diseases. Therefore, always boil water before drinking it during this time.
Fungal Infection
Due to heavy rains, dirty water has accumulated around the house. Coming in contact with such water can cause fungal infection. Water can also cause various types of skin problems. Therefore, take special care of cleanliness during this time and avoid wearing wet clothes. Apart from this, if your feet get wet, dry them immediately.
Difficulty in breathing
If dirty water stays collected around the house for a long time, it starts stinking and can also cause respiratory problems.