Monsoon rain could mean more than bad weather for your child's health, pediatrician warns

For most people, a rain alert simply means carrying an umbrella or preparing for traffic jams. But for paediatricians, it often signals something else: a likely increase in children arriving at hospitals with infections, breathing problems and injuries. As the monsoon sets in across many parts of India, experts say weather forecasts may offer valuable clues about the kinds of health issues hospitals and parents should prepare for.