India, July 8 -- Monsoons are in full swing across India, and every day, videos of people wading through waterlogged streets in Mumbai, Delhi, Gurugram, and other major cities are surfacing online. While it may appear to be merely rainwater, it is important to know that it is far more than that; a blend of rainwater, sewer, garbage, animal manure, industrial chemicals and all the other nasty stuff.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Murtaza S Bagwala, head of emergency medicine at Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, and Dr Ashish Nandy, head of accident and emergency medicine at Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, revealed the health risks posed by waterlogged streets and the measures one can take after reaching home safely.

Many people have been forced to...