Summer Heat in Patna: How to Stay Cool and Calm

Patna summers bring intense heat, power cuts and sticky nights. Heat makes people tired, irritable and dehydrated, and it disturbs sleep.

Hydrate the traditional way

• Water through the day, not just when thirsty
• Sattu sharbat, a Bihari summer classic
• Nimbu paani, chaas (buttermilk), coconut water and aam panna
• Reduce very sweet cold drinks and too much tea or coffee

Eat for the season

• Light meals: curd rice, khichdi, seasonal fruits like watermelon and litchi
• Cucumber, mint and coriander in salads and raita
• Avoid heavy, fried food at lunchtime

Protect your body

• Stay indoors in the hottest hours (noon to 4 pm) when possible
• Cotton clothing in light colours
• A wet cloth on the neck or wrists when you feel overheated
• Cool (not ice-cold) showers before bed

Sleep better in the heat

• Close curtains during the day to keep rooms cooler
• A cotton bedsheet sprinkled with a little water under a fan can help

Cooling spa choices

Choose lighter, cooling therapies in summer: Ubtan body polish, a Kumkumadi facial or a gentle Swedish massage with coconut-based oil.

Dizziness, confusion, very high body temperature or fainting in the heat are emergencies. Seek medical help immediately.