Mumbai rains: 5 health essentials one must follow

5 health essentials to follow as Mumbai rainfall continues File Pic/Satej Shinde Mid-Day Lifestyle By Raaina Jain Published Aug 30, 2025 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Monsoon infections Always watch out for warning signs of common monsoon diseases such as dengue, malaria, chikungunya and leptospirosis. Pic: iStock [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Hygiene Maintain proper hygiene during monsoon such as changing damp clothes as soon as possible, washing hands thoroughly and disinfecting surfaces at home. Pic: iStock [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Immunity-boosting food Building immunity is extremely important to prevent infections. Eat nutrient-rich foods such as seasonal fruits, probiotic yogurt, nuts, etc. Pic: iStock [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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