Winter Illnesses

In less than three weeks, this year’s winter will pass into spring. We are now at the peak of freezing season that has made the life of people, especially the children, the elderly and the sick, hard as they are susceptible to various cold-induced ailments. Meteorologists have predicted that this year’s winter will be drier with little or no rainfall. As of January 23, only 5.3 mm of rainfall has been recorded, just nine per cent of the average winter rainfall. The country normally receives up to 60 mm of rainfall during the winter. With arid winter, the people will face various problems related to health and means of livelihoods. This also increases the risks of air pollution and forest fires.