Rain can often take you by surprise. To avoid colds, walking in the cold rain is not recommended. And if rain and thunderstorms are found in nature, you need to be extremely careful and follow certain rules.
Why you shouldn't get wet in the rain
There are quite a few lovers of gloomy weather who can wander in the rain for hours with great pleasure. Others, who are still the majority, prefer not to get wet, but to keep their clothes dry, and also want to avoid a possible cold.
Rainy weather is one of the most common causes of colds. Therefore, it is not recommended for an unprepared person to get wet in the rain. A common cold can lead to serious complications, so you should take care of the right clothes and shoes if you urgently need to go outside in heavy rain, and, of course, take with you the most necessary accessory in such weather - an umbrella.
Where to hide from the rain in the city
Of course, the first thing that should come to mind is to hide under an umbrella. But what if you didn't have an umbrella with you? Of course, look for a place where it is dry and comfortable. If the rain is very strong, and even more so it happens in the fall, and the water is pouring cold from the sky, you need not to test your health for strength and seek shelter. You can hide from the rain in the entrance, shop, taxi or bus.
In addition, if clothes or shoes are already wet, discomfort has appeared, it is worth looking around - if there is a cafe or restaurant nearby. Hot coffee or tea with lemon will not only help you warm up and feel better, but also prevent possible health problems.
Where to hide from the rain in the forest or outdoors
It is also well known from the life safety course that you should never hide under lonely trees during a thunderstorm. A struck by lightning can lead to the most irreparable consequences. It is impossible during a thunderstorm to stand at full height in an open field, since lightning always strikes the tallest object, which in this case is the person. In this case, you need to find a ditch or depression in the ground and squat down. Also, you can not swim in water during a thunderstorm and use mobile phones.
You can hide from the rain in the forest under the trees with a spreading crown, which are close to each other. If the rain is accompanied by a gusty strong wind, it is recommended to hide under the largest trees with a thick trunk. Avoid choosing conifers with cones that can be blown off by the wind.
Thus, it is better to refuse to walk in the rain. But after the rain, walking is even very useful, especially in the forest. Ozone-laden air can provide significant health benefits.
