Guwahati, June 18 -- As the summer heat rises, doctors are warning people about a hidden health risk fungal infections caused by summer shoes.

Light footwear like flip-flops, sandals, and slip-ons may feel cool and comfortable, but they can also increase the chances of getting foot infections if not used properly.

Health experts say that these open shoes allow sweat, dust, and dirt to build up easily. When your feet stay warm and moist, it creates the perfect place for fungus to grow. This can lead to problems like athlete's foot, toenail fungus, and skin rashes. People who wear the same shoes every day without cleaning them are at higher risk.

Doctors explain that fungus grows quickly in warm, damp spots-like the inside of shoes after...