New Delhi, May 21 -- AIIMS Delhi doctor warned that the ongoing intense heatwave conditions could significantly increase the risk of heatstroke, dehydration and severe electrolyte imbalance, urging people to take strict precautions as rising temperatures may turn life-threatening if ignored.

The warning comes as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for heatwave conditions in Delhi, Haryana, and Chandigarh, with similar conditions likely in several other states, including Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Telangana, Odisha, and Uttarakhand.

Speaking to ANI on Thursday, Dr Neeraj Nishchal, Additional Professor in the Department of Medicine said, "As the heat increases, the sweetening proc...