This year has been so eventful so far, and now many things are happening at once. For one, the monsoon arrived early, and it was raining nonstop. To add to the woes, COVID is raising its head again, and people are also facing risks to life from sudden damage to national highways, landslides, river overflow, etc.
The rain brings along damp days. The best option is to stay dry and avoid wearing wet clothes. Even if you get wet, please change your wet clothes immediately, as it could reduce your immunity and make you susceptible to fever and cold. Also, using a sanitizer and a mask is necessary to avoid the spread of diseases.
One can keep a few things handy during the rainy days that could extend up to a few months.
- First aid kit
- Ropes to tie in dry areas to hang wet clothes
- Spices like black pepper and cardamom, cinnamon, etc., to add to teas, curries
- Extra warm clothes
- Candles, matchsticks, lighters, batteries, as there may be frequent power outages
- Groceries that do not get affected by the damp atmosphere
There may be days when getting up and doing chores could be a strain, especially if you have to travel to work when it is raining heavily, but remember that it is better to eat a simple homemade meal than buy food from some roadside stall or hotel during the heavy rains. Always buy bread or buns after checking the expiry date, as the damp atmosphere could speed up the spoiling of food.
If possible, donate blankets and food to needy people. You can doo it either by visiting orphanages or hospitals or donate to some registered charitable organisations. Feeding a hungry mouth is worth more in the eyes of the almighty than just reciting prayers like a parrot. Doing a good deed is more than just preaching, right?
I hope COVID-19 and its variants will be removed and that people's lives will return to normal again.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and warm.
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