India, May 13 -- With heatwaves occurring during summer, many people assume that the danger reduces after sunset. While daytime heat is widely recognised and precautions are commonly taken, nighttime heatwaves are lesser known, and people head outside, but can also equally pose serious health risks. Most people are only aware of the dangers of daytime heat, but high temperatures at night can be detrimental to your health.ALSO READ: How to stay safe in heatwave? Doctor suggests 'golden rules' to prevent heat exhaustion

So, this serves as a reminder to reconsider spending prolonged time outdoors at night as well, because temperatures after sunset may still remain dangerously high and continue putting stress on the body.

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