How to stay cool in extreme heat without air conditioning
In regions like India, coping with heatwaves without access to air conditioning is a challenge. Strategies include staying hydrated, eating light, taking cold showers, finding cool spots, using architectural techniques, swamp coolers, and wearing light clothing. Generational practices help individuals manage extreme heat, with a reminder from Dr. Gulrez Shah Azhar to be cautious of heat-related illnesses.
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In a world facing unprecedented heatwaves, especially in regions like India where air conditioning is not accessible to many due to financial constraints, people have developed various strategies to stay cool. Tips include staying hydrated with drinks like sugarcane juice and coconut water, eating light snacks, taking cold showers, finding cool spots to relax, and using architectural techniques like jaali screens to block sunlight and promote airflow. Other suggestions involve using swamp coolers, wearing light-colored and airy clothing, covering the head or neck, avoiding the noonday sun, and embracing shade provided by trees. These practices have been passed down through generations and are effective in helping individuals cope with extreme heat. Dr. Gulrez Shah Azhar, a heat wave researcher, emphasizes the importance of being mindful of heat-related illnesses and seeking medical help if necessary.
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