About Rainy Season

Rainy season is the favourite season of almost everyone as it comes after the very hot summer season. Help your kids and children to know about this interesting and slightly cool season.

I become very restless in the summer season because of too much heat, warm air and skin problem.

Everyone enjoy it a lot as environment becomes so clear, cool and clean because of the fresh air and rainy water.

Plants, trees and grasses become so green and look very attractive. New leaves are arising to the plans and trees as they get natural water after a long time of hottest summer.

Rain-God is the most important god for the farmers in India. Rainy season gives new life to everyone on this earth like plants, trees, grasses, animals, birds, human being, etc.

All the living things enjoy the rainy season by getting wet into the rain water. Importance of Rainy Season for Indian farmers

Rainy season is of great importance for the Indian farmers as they really need more water for their crops cultivation.

Farmers generally make many pits and ponds to collect rainy water for further use in the fields.

Rainy season is actually a boon from the God to the agriculturists. They worship Rain God, if it does not rain after and finally they get blessed with the rains.

Sky looks cloudy as lots of white, brown and dark black clouds runs from here and there in the sky.

Running clouds contains lots of rain water and rains when mansoon comes.

Disadvantages of Rainy Season

When it rains, all the roads, plan fields and playgrounds become full of water and muddy. So, we get lots of problems in playing daily.

Without proper sun light, everything in the house start smelling. Because of the lack of proper sunlight, the risk of spreading infectious diseases (like viral, fungal and bacterial diseases) increased to a great extent.

In the rainy season, muddy and infected rainy water of the land gets intermingled with the main source of the water inside the ground so the risk of digestive disorders also increases.

There is a risk of flood in the rainy season if it rains heavily.

Merits :-

1) Rain water infiltrates in to the ground and hence the ground water table rises that is very useful for irrigation purposes.

2) Rain is very helpful in keeping the dew balance in the atmosphere which balances the temperature on our Earth.

3) Around 90 % of the world's drinking water supply depends on the rain water.

4) In country like India, monsoon season has its own importance because crops, animals and the whole population is completely dependent on rain water.

Demerits :- 1) Rain water creates flood situation everywhere and hence that kills thousands of people and animals. Also the flood damages the crops and other plants.

2) Excess rainfall forces migration of the people living in the area closer to the river catchment.

3) Also rain water causes excessive load on our drainage system. 

4)  Excessive rain or flood situation causes many water borne diseases, which ultimately causes death of many people.

Rainwater Harvesting Advantages.

Rainwater Harvesting is an effective and eco friendly method of reducing water usage in your dwelling, which will lead to reduced water bills.

Making the switch to an eco friendly rainwater harvesting system is neither complicated or time consuming and will result in a wide range of benefits for your home or business. 

Disadvantages of Rainwater Harvesting.

1. Unpredictable Rainfall: Rainfall is hard to predict and sometimes little or no rainfall can limit the supply of rainwater.

2. A proper designed system will ensure that you get the best out of it, it also should have a "mains water" top up to ensure that you don't run out of water.

3. The monsoon season is when people eagerly look towards the sky for cool, refreshing showers, which come as a relief after the scorching heat of summer.

4. Although it rejuvenates every living organism, one should be careful about the diseases prevalent during this season. If you aren't prepared for them, you may get sick. Flu, cough, cold and allergies are some common monsoon companions.

Don’t let these monsoon diseases dampen your spirit to enjoy the rains. Following simple monsoon safety tips and making small changes in your lifestyle will keep you healthy and help you relish the joy of this season. Here are some dos and don’ts for looking after yourself during the monsoon season.

Nimmadhi says Do’s

• Maintain good personal hygiene and eat right.

• Boost your Vitamin C intake, either as a supplement or in a natural state. Doing so will greatly help increase your immunity against cold and flu.

• Contamination of drinking water is common during monsoon; always drink boiled water.

• Keep your body well hydrated by drinking lots of water, because dehydration surprisingly happens during monsoon, owing to the fact that people tend to drink less water.

• Eat moderate quantities of light and warm foods like brown rice and oats; they are easily digestible.

• Vegetables should be boiled properly and food should be cooked well.

• Your laundry must be kept neat and clean.

• Sleep adequately in order to relax physically and mentally.

Nimmadhi says Don’ts

• Avoid eating at roadside stalls.

• Do not eat too much spicy food as it can irritate the gastrointestinal tract.

• Chilled drinks and refrigerated items should not be consumed in one go as they can trigger respiratory allergies.

• Do not eat salads and raw vegetables without a thorough wash, as they carry germs and may cause waterborne diseases.

• Never enter an air conditioned room just after getting wet in the rains. Doing so is an open invite for colds, coughs and fevers.

Last but not the least, insist that your children use a sanitiser every time they get back home from playing in the rain. The effectiveness of this simple precaution cannot be stressed enough.

stay healthy and flu-free this rainy season 1. Always carry an umbrella. Getting wet from a sudden downpour can cause a sudden change in your body temperature that may lead to fever and colds. ...

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2. Wash your hands thoroughly. ...

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6. Keep up with weather updates.

The due precaution to be taken to prevent them

• Drink plenty of water. ...

• Don't forget to carry your umbrella and raincoat with you always.

• Avoid getting wet in the rains.

• Wear full sleeved shirts, pants and socks while going to sleep.

• Use mosquito repellent on the body.

• Avoid eating raw foods during monsoon.

food like eating on a rainy day

• Chicken and lemongrass wonton soup,onion soup. ...

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• Beetroot and chicken risotto. ...

• Beef and Guinness pies. ...

• Mac and cheese. ...

• It's one of the simplest things to flip out of the pan but seems to have people swarming in droves, just for a bite of the cinnamon centred goodness. ...

• Pancakes. ...

Rainwater Harvesting

Advantages

1. Easy to Maintain:

Utilizing the rainwater harvesting system provides certain advantages to the community. First of all, harvesting rainwater allows us to better utilize an energy resource. It is important to do so since drinking water is not easily renewable and it helps in reducing wastage. Systems for the collection of rainwater are based on simple technology.

The overall cost of their installation and operation is much lesser than that of water purifying or pumping systems. Maintenance requires little time and energy. The result is the collection of water that can be used in substantial ways even without purification.

2. Reducing Water Bills:

Water collected in the rainwater harvesting system can be put to use for several non-drinking functions as well. For many families and small businesses, this leads to a large reduction in their utilities bill. On an industrial scale, harvesting rainwater can provide the needed amounts of water for many operations to take place smoothly without having to deplete the nearby water sources. It also lessens the burden of soil erosion in a number of areas, allowing the land to thrive once again. In fact, it can also be stored in cisterns for use during times when water supplies are at an all time low.

3. Suitable for Irrigation:

As such, there is little requirement for building new infrastructure for the rainwater harvesting system. Most rooftops act as a workable catchment area, which can be linked to the harvesting system. This also lessens the impact on the environment by reducing use of fuel based machines. Rainwater is free from many chemicals found in ground water, making it suitable for irrigation and watering gardens. In fact, storing large reservoirs of harvested water is a great idea for areas where forest fires and bush fires are common during summer months.

4. Reduces Demand on Ground Water:

With increase in population, the demand for water is also continuously increasing. The end result is that many residential colonies and industries are extracting ground water to fulfill their daily demands. This has led to depletion of ground water which has gone to significant low level in some areas where there is huge water scarcity.

5. Reduces Floods and Soil Erosion: During rainy season, rainwater is collected in large storage tanks which also helps in reducing floods in some low lying areas. Apart from this, it also helps in reducing soil erosion and contamination of surface water with pesticides and fertilizers from rainwater run-off which results in cleaner lakes and ponds.

6. Can be Used for Several Non-drinking Purposes:

Rainwater when collected can be used for several non-drinking functions including flushing toilets, washing clothes, watering the garden, washing cars etc. It is unnecessary to use pure drinking water if all we need to use it for some other purpose rather than drinking.

Disadvantages of Rainwater Harvesting

1. Unpredictable Rainfall:

Rainfall is hard to predict and sometimes little or no rainfall can limit the supply of rainwater. It is not advisable to depend on rainwater alone for all your water needs in areas where there is limited rainfall. Rainwater harvesting is suitable in those areas that receive plenty of rainfall.

2. Initial High Cost:

Depending on the system’s size and technology level, a rainwater harvesting system may cost anywhere between $200 to $2000 and benefit from it cannot be derived until it is ready for use. Like solar panels, the cost can be recovered in 10-15 years which again depends on the amount of rainfall and sophistication of the system.

3. Regular Maintenance:

Rainwater harvesting systems require regular maintenance as they may get prone to rodents, mosquitoes, algae growth, insects and lizards. They can become as breeding grounds for many animals if they are not properly maintained.

4. Certain Roof Types may Seep Chemicals or Animal Droppings:

Certain types of roofs may seep chemicals, insects, dirt or animals droppings that can harm plants if it is used for watering the plants.

5. Storage Limits:

The collection and storage facilities may also impose some kind of restrictions as to how much rainwater you can use. During the heavy downpour, the collection systems may not be able to hold all rainwater which ends in going to to drains and rivers.

Nimmadhi Says Stay Healthy In Rainy Season

• Always Carry Your Umbrellas And RaincoatsIntake Vitamin C. ...

• Shower After Getting Wet In Rain.

• Sip Hot Drinks.

• Hygiene And Cleanliness.

• Water Is The Key.

• Avoid Outside Food.

• Insect Repellents.

Children Avoid Food in Rainy Season

1.Oily and Fried Foods

1. Gola’s and Ice Lollies

2. Fish and Other Sea Food

3. Salty Food

4. Mangoes

5. Curd

6. Dairy Products

7. Soft Drinks

8. Salads and Raw Fruits

9. Street Food

Food in Rainy Season

1. Garlic

2. Turmeric

3. Karela (Bitter gourd)

4. Seasonal Fruits

5. Daal

6. Soups

7. Dry Fruits, Nuts, and Seeds

8. Beetroot

9. Tofu

10. Kadha (Herbal drink)