Step outside on a peak summer afternoon, and the body gives clear signals: thirst, fatigue, and sometimes even dizziness. In India, where temperatures regularly cross 40°C, hydration is not just about comfort, it is survival. Amid fancy electrolyte drinks and…

India is preparing for a blistering summer until monsoon rains arrive in June, with above-normal heat already straining power grids at a time when the country is grappling with energy shortages.