Summer Special: Beat The Heat Seven days into the month of May, the summer season has truly begun in the Capital. Temperatures are already on the rise and the loo (dry and hot seasonal wind) is right around the corner. It's important, in these early stages of the season, that one takes precautions against the problems that come up in summers. So,lets list out the possible problems: "Short-term overexposure can cause burning. The skin becomes red, painful and may peel. A cool shower, soothing cream and emollients may help. Another effect is heat exhaustion, when the temperature within the body may increase from 37 degree celsius to 40 degree celsius leading to headaches, excessive sweating, sudden fainting and dehydration. Drinking plenty of cool fluids will help. Heat stroke occurs as a progression from heat cramps, syncope and exhaustion. Solutions for heat stroke include going to a shaded space, drinking plenty of fluids and taking a cool shower."