India, June 5 -- Dengue is commonly thought to be a disease of the monsoon. But that pattern is slowly changing, with dengue cases are now being reported during the summer months as well. Since dengue is still largely believed to occur only during the rainy season, early signs and symptoms may not be taken seriously or considered as regular cold.ALSO READ: Bucket of water to cool your room during heatwave without AC? Know if it works and check these 5 other 'summer hacks'

This is alarming because if left untreated, dengue can escalate quickly, leading to major complications. This is why awareness should not be restricted to monsoon only. Being aware prevent life-threatening situations!

In a conversation with HT Lifestyle, Dr L. Sudarsha...