Why do you get the flu, when you get wet by rain?

Question

Im from Puerto Rico. Here it is very common to catch the flu when you get "rained" (wet by rain)

Answer 1

Getting wet (or cold) does NOT make you catch the flu or a cold for that matter.  Its an old wive's tale.

Answer 2

No you can not catch the flu from rain, you must of been near people who have coughed or you have drank out of something they have used,

I was told as well if I get wet I will catch a cold but to no avail I have not had a cold in years......  

Answer 3

Because the rain has a bit of germs,that's why u got a flu.