5 Important Tips for Monsoon Travel
After a long and delayed summer this year the monsoon season has finally arrived. There have been wide-scale floods in different parts of India. Yet in case you are planning for a trip during this rainy season, you need to stay fit and healthy. After all, the last you would want is to fall sick and having to cut your trip short. So you could expect. The rainy season means lashing rains, thunderous clouds and striking lightning. You might be in for some torrential rainfall. Besides the monsoon season means it can often be unpredictable. You need to be on your guard all the time. The following are certain important safety measures which could be of great help to you:
1. Pack more synthetic clothes
If you are traveling during monsoons, it is more than likely that you would get caught in the rain sooner or later. When you are caught in the rains, the clothes you carry are important. In fact, it is seen that often more than not your clothes would become and damp clothes when packed begin to smell. In such conditions it is best that you pack more synthetic clothes as they tend to dry faster, leaving you to hassle-free. Besides making sure you carry your umbrellas, raincoats, a pair of rain boots and so on.
2. Carry medicines and repellents
Y seasons you would know that puddles of water gather every here and there; these become the breeding grounds for mosquitoes and other insects. You would be aware that there are some very dangerous insects and mosquitoes become rampant as a result. These often become the root cause of some killer diseases like Dengue and Malaria. You must insulate yourself against all such dangerous diseases. The best and safest thing you can do for your safety is to carry mosquito and insect repellents to keep these disease carriers away. Along with this you also need to carry some basic medicines like paracetamol tablets to take care of you in case any requirements arise.
3. Best avoid outside water
If you are traveling to the hills it is true that there may be plenty of water. However, you also need to take note of the fact that the water may be contaminated with certain deadly germs and bacteria. It is possible that you feel tired and thirsty after a long trek. In such cases, in order to avoid and prevent any risks, it is the best that you carry your own water with you. In case your water gets exhausted you could buy sealed bottled water for your own safety, instead of drinking water just anywhere.
4. Avoid street food
The next thing which you want to want to avoid while traveling in the rains is street food. It is possible that the food available on the streets looks tempting. After a whole day journey you might also feel hungry. But much like water the street food too might be contaminated. This is why you need to abstain yourself during monsoon to have them.
5. Check the weather report and news
If you happen to out on the road while traveling, especially in hilly regions, you might want to check out the news or the weather update before you step out. The weather in the hills, especially during the rains, is very unpredictable. Owing to mudslides and landslides you could get totally stranded. This is why you need to follow the weather reports closely. The good news is that now with the internet any information even the one pertaining to the weather is easily accessible.
