Rainy Season Red Flags: Common Monsoon Ailments You Must Watch Out For!

June14,2025

Sudden weather changes weaken immunity, leading to frequent coughs, sneezing, sore throat, and mild fever.

Common Cold and Flu

Caused by mosquitoes breeding in stagnant rainwater, it leads to high fever, joint pain, rashes, and fatigue.

Dengue

Spread by Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria spikes in the monsoon, presenting with chills, shivering, and recurring fever.

Malaria

Contaminated food and water during the rains often lead to this bacterial infection, with symptoms like high fever, weakness, and abdominal pain.

Typhoid

A waterborne disease, cholera causes severe diarrhea and dehydration due to poor sanitation during monsoons.

Cholera

Caused by exposure to water contaminated by animal urine, especially floodwater — can lead to high fever, muscle pain, and jaundice.

Leptospirosis

Moist skin folds and damp clothes can cause infections like athlete’s foot, ringworm, or skin rashes.

Fungal Infections

Due to consumption of unhygienic street food or dirty water, leading to stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Gastroenteritis