India, June 25 -- The monsoon season heightens the risk of water-borne infections, often leading to days of illness and potential complications. With the increased chance of consuming contaminated water during this time, the likelihood of diseases such as diarrhoea and cholera rises significantly. Also read | Diarrhoea to cholera: Monsoon diseases to stay safe from

In an interview with HT lifestyle, Dr Jayanti Khura, consultant internal medicine, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneshwar said, "This is due to contaminated food and water and poor sanitation during monsoon. These conditions are preventable and treatable."

Dr Jayanti Khura shared 5 tips to stay safe from diarrhoea and cholera in the monsoon season:

It's the most important thing to pr...