The monsoon season brings with it relief from the scorching sun and sapping heat. It heralds a season of renewal, bountiful greenery and childhood memories of paper boats and wet puddles. The symphony of rain also reminds you of the need to slow down, a time for reflection and revival. A time to prop up your feet in a cosy corner and enjoy a good book with a steaming cup of chai. And the best place to enjoy the chilly breeze and spatter of rain drops is from the cosy comfort of the balcony of your flat. This way you can enjoy the true essence of the season without having to deal with the messy wetness outdoors.
Sometimes the monsoon is also known to play spoilsport, a season that comes accompanied with a host of vagaries – a time when problems of drainage, wet patches and leakages crop up, along with puddles, indoor moisture and pesky insects everywhere! And when it comes to a choice of homes, flat owners are known to fare better during the rainy season than independent homeowners for multiple reasons. Here’s a look at why flat living is more hassle-free during the monsoons:
Location
Big brand builders are discerning in their choice of location for their multi-home building projects. Hence, a majority of flat projects are selectively located in areas that aren’t prone to flooding. Premium flat builders have a reputation to uphold and prefer to choose prime locations that are free from reclaimed land or waterlogging issues. Independent houses aren’t always free from waterlogging hassles that can arise after heavy monsoon rains.
Infrastructure
As the saying goes, there’s always safety in numbers. Similarly, gated communities are known to have modern and well-maintained shared infrastructure such as stormwater drainage systems, rainwater harvesting and centralised surface runoff water storage. Buildings are appropriately waterproofed with standard materials to withstand the heavy monsoons too. If these features aren’t well-maintained in individual homes in low-lying areas, they may not always enjoy similar benefits.
Structural Maintenance
Flat communities have a dedicated team that looks into the seasonal repair and maintenance of the building structure before the rains set in. The flat-owners get to enjoy a hassle-free life here as the structural maintenance and waterlogging issues are taken care of early on. This isn’t always the case with stand-alone house owners who have to deal with repair and maintenance efforts on their own.
Amenities
Outings become limited during the rainy season, with families becoming more homebound. In flats however, there are always a host of activities to indulge in as they come with a plethora of amenities. These could include indoor unisex gyms, swimming pools, indoor games rooms, mini-theatres, yoga spaces and community halls for residents to mingle in. Individual homes usually don’t have such facilities, making lifestyle activities more limited.
Emergency Services
Flat buildings also come with added power backup facilities, water pumps and better access to emergency services – all of which may not always be available in stand-alone houses. Since flats projects also have access to 24/7 security and CCTV surveillance, there is faster response to monsoon-related emergencies too.
For those interested in buying flats in Kerala, there are a lot of benefits to be had during the monsoon season. Aside from being more pocket-friendly, living above ground level ensures flat owners are free from the hassles of water seepage and flooding issues.
