Rain is not just a relief, it is also a test of responsibility – caution against electricity, staying safe at home, and awareness in society are the true protection.
Continuous rain has challenged public life. Electricity lines, poles, and open wires can become a death trap, while water-filled roads and drains invite accidents. In such a situation, a small negligence of the citizens can turn into a big tragedy. The administration has warned that do not go out of the house without reason during rainy days and keep a distance from electrical appliances. Society will have to spread awareness together. Remember – safety is protection, and if there is life, then there is everything.
The rainy season is the most beautiful gift of nature. It quenches the thirst of the earth, gives life to crops, fills rivers and ponds, and purifies the environment. But when this rain happens continuously and abnormally, this blessing sometimes turns into a curse. In a country like India, where the infrastructure is still not fully strengthened, continuous rain becomes a problem for the people. In the last few years, we have seen that due to abnormal rains, flood-like situations arose in many states, hundreds of people became homeless, electricity and water supply were disrupted, and life was disrupted.
At such a time, it is not enough to depend only on the government or administration; rather, it is the duty of every citizen to be cautious and make others aware. Indeed, natural disasters are not completely under our control, but with caution and disciplin,e we can reduce their impact.
The biggest danger during the rainy season is from electricity. When the ground is wet, the roads are filled with water, and there is moisture all around, the danger of electric shock increases manifold. The electricity department has warned the public in time to maintain a distance from electric wires, poles, cables, and meters during this season. A little carelessness can prove fatal. Every year in India, hundreds of people lose their lives due to electric shock during the rainy season. According to the report of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), about 10-12 thousand people die every year in accidents related to electricity alone, a large number of which occur during the rainy months. These figures make it clear how serious the danger is.
Open wires, loose poles, and dilapidated poles are still a common sight in villages and towns. When these get submerged in water due to continuous rain, the possibility of an electric current spreading increases. This danger increases even more when people come in contact with them due to carelessness. Many times, children get into water puddles while playing, without knowing that an electric wire is lying in the same water. Such incidents happen every year, and this reflects the biggest carelessness of our society.
Going out of the house during rainy days is also not free from risk. One should avoid going out of the house without any reason. Even if there is some important work, one should go with caution. Slippery roads, deep pits and drains get hidden in water, and accidents become common. Many times, people go to water-filled places just for curiosity or entertainment, take photos there, make videos, and post them on social media. But this curiosity puts them in danger. Unknowingly, they can get caught in deep pits, drains or electric water. We have to understand that our life is a bigger thing than adventure or show-off. The truth is that if there is life, then everything is there.
Continuous rains pose a big challenge not only to personal safety but also to the administration. The electricity department has to remain alert round the clock so that the electricity supply to the people is maintained and accidents can be avoided. Municipal corporations and panchayats have to deal with the problem of waterlogging. The health department has to fight dengue, malaria and water-borne diseases. After the rains, the mosquito menace increases, due to which the number of patients in hospitals suddenly increases manifold. The traffic department also has to deal with road accidents and traffic jams. This effort of the administration can be successful only when the citizens also understand their responsibility and cooperate.
Natural challenges like rain cannot be tackled only through administrative measures. Society also has to be aware and fulfill its responsibility. People of the locality and village should together keep the drains clean so that there is no waterlogging. Provide information about electric poles and wires to the department. Teach children not to go near open wires or poles in the rain. Spread only correct information on social media, not rumours. Many times, false news and rumours make the situation more serious.
Rain not only brings troubles but also teaches us many lessons. It tells us that we should strengthen our infrastructure. It reminds us that messing with natural elements like electricity and water can be fatal. It teaches us that discipline and caution are the only things that can save lives. If people take a little caution, the impact of even the biggest disaster can be reduced.
It has been seen many times in our country that whenever a natural disaster occurs, people face it together. Voluntary organizations come forward to help the flood victims, and people give shelter and food to each other. This collective and cooperative spirit is the biggest strength of Indian society. This cooperation and awareness are necessary even in a situation like rain.
The rainy season can be as dangerous as it is beautiful and life-giving. It depends on us whether we make it a boon or a curse. If we are careful, take the administration’s warnings seriously and fulfil our social responsibility, then this season will bring joy and freshness to us. But if we are careless, go near electric wires and poles, leave the house without any reason, and spread rumours, then this season can turn into sorrow and tragedy.
Today, the need is for us all to come together to make this rainy season safe. Maintain distance from electric wires, poles, and open meters. Do not go out without reason, and even if you have to go out, take full precautions. Cooperate with the administration, spread awareness in the society, and maintain discipline. Remember – safety is prevention. And ultimately, it is true that if there is life, then everything is there.
