As the earth completes another year, it's that time of the year again when people start buying summer fits, eye-cooling glasses, and hydration packs. Ever wondered how it's more than just a season and less of an understatement?

While India gears up for yet another hot summer, here's why this season brings a lot of changes to one of the most populated countries in the world and how it works on countering the summer heat.

It is regarded as said that from early March to mid-June it's been officially said that summer seasons last for almost 120 days. In those 120 days, Indian people face the ultimate challenge of battling extreme weather conditions from a range of 34 degrees Celsius to almost 42 degrees Celsius, especially in the metro cities.

This requires preparedness and also a great deal of commitment as both healthy and unhealthy people adapt to the ever-changing summer season.

Here’s a list of dos and don'ts that Indian people can try to adapt to.

Do not overdress

Many people are health-conscious. tend to use full-body compressions and dress up and cover their bodies completely to avoid the harsh rays of the sun, but little does that help with avoiding tanning and dealing with skin diseases, and as they wear tight-knitted clothes, it may lead to fungal infections.

Do use a sunscreen

This is a no-brainer. Instead of wearing clothes that will cover you from the harsh sun, it's always better and a smart option to use a sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun. A normal sunscreen in Indian pharmaceuticals is costly, not more than 200 Indian rupees, but with proper dermatology consulting and a prescription, the cost may vary.

Sunscreen has many distinctive advantages, from mainly protecting the skin from sun damage to also keeping the body hydrated and looking even-toned. While it is said to use sunscreen even after the summer season, people do not know that using a cream every day, no matter the weather or the conditions, has a long-term advantage of being healthy and looking healthy.

Do not walk/run in the sun

Sounds very cliché, but it's rather true because as the day progresses in summer days, the sun emits harsh rays and lights that will cause serious damage to your body, leading to dehydration, dizziness, and even unconsciousness. Refraining from going out to consume the sun is the best thing you can do to have a healthy and a safe summer, unless it's very urgent and important to go out.

Do buy yourself some summer outfits

Time for fashion recommendations: as the summer season begins, many brands roll out their summer season fits with light and ventilated outfits that will allow people of all body types to enjoy a good summer day with a nice-looking outfit without worrying about the overhead conditions. While most brands come up with summer fit options, there are some brands that also provide you with summer-friendly caps and nice-looking sunglasses that might just add to your fashion game.

Do not stay dehydrated

Our bodies are like a well of water; we feel the water levels are always high and full until we realise we are about to run out of water. In simple terms, even if you feel you are not thirsty at times, it's important to have sips of water at regular intervals to provide your body with good hydration levels.

Do use social media solutions (trusted ones)

With social media playing an integral role, many celebs, influencers, and actors come up with hacks and home-friendly solutions that provide quick fixes to summer issues, from what to eat in a day to stay hydrated to how to dress for the office in the summer season. The reason why these work better is because of the opinion leaders. Those are nothing but the actual people who portray or live a life of a celebrity and actually do trial and error to test out such solutions before sharing the recipe with the public. It creates leverage of fan bases following their favourite social media influencers to try to adapt their lifestyle.

Do not overeat

You read that right; it's very important to have a healthy appetite, as that allows proper and equal proportions of consuming food that the body actually requires rather than feeding it more than required levels. Instead of consuming highly fried and deeply processed dairy food, it's better to eat high-water-based fruits like watermelon, papaya, or even summer favourite mango, as these fruits do not have an adverse effect and also keep the body hydrated enough to sustain the day or hour.

While all these points are very generalised, it is important to know that everyone's body, lifestyle, and conditions are different. We rely too much on misinformation and misguided procedures, which we tend to follow a lot. It's important to know and understand your own body rather than focusing on others. We may not change the planet or control the weather [we actually can]; instead, what we can control is our own body, our own habits, and our own set of guidelines. Until then, have a good and great summer with great tan lines.