India, June 12 -- Summer may bring mangoes, holidays, and golden evenings, but it also brings scorching heat that can take a serious toll on your body. When temperatures soar and the air feels heavy, staying cool is not just about fans or shade. It starts with something as simple as water.

While sipping cold drinks might feel refreshing, it is water that your body really needs. "Drinking enough water during a heatwave is not just helpful, it is essential," says Dr Anjana Kaliya, dietitian at Bloom Clinic in Dwarka. "It helps keep your body temperature normal and protects you from heat exhaustion or even a stroke."

The hotter it gets, the more your body sweats to cool itself down. Sweat is mostly water, and when you sweat more, you lose ...