Hyderabad, March 28 -- As temperatures soar in Hyderabad and neighbouring districts, health department officials are cautioning residents to protect themselves against heat strokes, which are expected to become more common in the upcoming weeks.

With mercury levels crossing 40 degrees Celsius, the likelihood of heat-related illnesses is significantly high.

Heat stroke, a serious condition, occurs when the body's ability to regulate its temperature fails, resulting in a rapid increase in core body temperature. Symptoms may include dizziness, nausea, confusion, and in severe cases, seizures or coma.

While food and water-related infections are often caused by consuming contaminated items, heat-related illnesses cover a range of disorders,...