Swimming While Raining? Is It Safe or Not?

Watercamp Resort has always been concerned with their customers. For that reason, they would want to share these basic safety tips which fit the rainy season.

Part of getting the most out of swimming is having full knowledge of water safety, which includes proper procedures for rainy weather, especially during rain and storms. The National Lightning Safety Institute’s (in the U.S.) safety slogan regarding swimming during storms is, "If you can see it, flee it; if you can hear it, clear it." This means that though rain itself does not necessarily pose a safety threat to swimmers, thunder and lightning can develop quickly and cause a risk. With that, it is advisable to consult with the lifeguard at your pool (and others like beach, spring, etc.) first before entering the water when it is raining.

Swimming Pools

Lightning can just as easily strike something connected to swimming pools, such as a water pipe, as the pool itself, which means that both indoor and outdoor pools should be avoided during a storm that contains thunder and lightning. Return to the pool only when you have not heard any thunder for at least 30 minutes.

Open Water 

Strong winds can affect the water conditions and currents, especially in oceans. Heavy rain can hinder your visibility of the shoreline, causing you to become at a loss. In addition, rain can cause bacteria and other harmful matter to be washed into the pool, ocean and waterways; therefore, it was advised that swimming should be avoided during and for 12 to 24 hours following heavy storms.