There's more to Monsoon than Garam Chai and Pakodas

Monsoon is the time when the romantic, poetic, adventuristic, naturalistic and other lofty spirits of human beings come to the fore in full swing. The alluring visuals the TV channels and travel magazines dish out with unending stretches of greenery and cascading waters would make you go gaga at first sight and head to the nearest hill station or tourist spot to soak it all in. But alas, monsoon time is also a time for illnesses galore, some of which can be serious and even life threatening.