India, April 29 -- In the scorching summer months, heatwaves are becoming an increasingly common phenomenon in large parts of the country. And while it impacts people of all ages, children and infants are particularly vulnerable for obvious reasons.

To understand the threat that children face from heatwaves and help guardians better take care of them, HT Lifestyle reached out to Dr Rahul Nagpal, the principal director and head of the department of paediatrics and neonatology at Fortis Hospital in Vasant Kunj, Delhi.

He highlighted that children are more likely to be affected by heatwaves for two main reasons:

"Identifying early warning signs and following strict safety protocols can prevent severe conditions like heat exhaustion or lif...