Konkan Tribune

-- Information shared from : timeswellness.com, by Dr Parul R Sheth -- Along with the fun and rain, monsoon brings along with a hoard of health problems as well. Read on to know how one can prevent these problems. Monsoon brings with it fun, romance, pakoras, chai, bhutta or a stroll on the promenade by the sea-shore. But it also brings with it the monsoon blues – the muddy, mouldy misery, pot holes, traffic, and clamminess and to top it all, a hoard of health problems. Mumbai-based physician Dr Priyamvada Rane list of diseases that can trouble you during the rainy season. “Acute viral respiratory illnesses such as common cold, pharyngitis, croup, bronchitis and pneumonia are among the most common illnesses at the onset of monsoon. Waterborne diseases such as acute infectious inflammatory colitis due to salmonellosis, shigellosis, and cholera are frequently seen in travellers, so also acute viral hepatitis presenting with jaundice. Parasitic infections like malaria and dengue fever are...

Sindhudurg district is the Southern part of the ‘Konkan’ which is historically famous for its long coast line and safe harbors. The district is named after the fort of Sindhudurg (which means “fort in the sea”), which lies on a rocky island just off the coast of Malvan . Photos are contributed by Kiran Sawant, Aslam's friend. Nerurpar Back water Nerurpar Back water Nerurpar Back water Bhogave Beach Bhogave Beach Bhogave Beach Bhogave Beach Malvan Malvan Malvan Malvan Nivati Beach Vengurla Sindhudurg fort Vengurla Beach Kunkeshwar Beach

Revdanda is a village near Alibag. It is 17 kms from Alibag. Revdanda is an important port. The Salav bridge at revdanda which joins Murud and Alibag gives a cool view of the surroundings, You can see a beautiful sight of Revdanda port, beach and the Vikram Ispat factory from the bridge. A walk to the adjoining beach will give you a breathtaking view of the Revdanda Fort. The fort was built by a Portuguese Captain by the name of Soj in 1558. The sand of Revdanda beach is black in colour, which gives it a unique look. The beauty of this place lies in the coconut and beetle nut trees in this region. The place is also famous for a species of aromatic flower called “Bakuli” it’s a small flower with a wonderful fragrance. The most perfect time to visit Revdanda is month of Dec and Monsoon season. The pictures are contributed by Brother Aslam Siddiqui.