Drinking plenty of water is the best method to beat the harsh summer, which caused a spurt in heat stroke cases in New Delhi.

According to medical specialists, dehydration, or lack of water content inside the body, can even result in death if it goes undetected.

Mr. Anshul Jain, a cardiologist in Maharaja Agrasen Hospital stated, "The number of patients of heat stroke has seen an increase by 10-20 percent since last year."

Unfortunately, lots of individuals ignore to consume water at regular intervals, leading to heat strokes.

D. K. Kesar, director of the Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Faridabad said that the stroke is more withering in the case of the physically weak or old.

Medical specialists added that it is sensible to drink water at regular intervals, have proper amount of salt and sugar, wear loose clothes to let the skin to breathe, and consume fruits and veggies having higher water content. (With Inputs from Agencies)