India, April 14 -- The summer season is here. Summer in India brings with itself humidity, sweat, and the most-dreaded heatwave alert. Heatwaves and loo can affect people and make them sick. It is essential to take necessary precautions while surviving the summer season. Also read | Get ready for summer: 10 foods and drinks to keep you cool, support digestion

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Sanah Merchant, consultant physician and infectious disease specialist at Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai said, "Exposure to heat is increasing globally due to climate change. The human body has various temperature regulatory mechanisms. However, during high temperature settings, inability to cope and failure of these protective mechanisms can aff...