Beat the scorching heat! Discover 10 smart, easy ways to stay cool during an extreme heatwave. Perfect for home, work, or travel relief.
Water is your best friend in a heatwave. Drink more than usual—even before you feel thirsty. Add a pinch of salt or electrolyte tabs if you’re sweating buckets. Skip sugary sodas and stick to the good stuff.
Sunlight streaming in might look pretty, but it turns your home into an oven. Keep blinds or curtains shut from late morning to early evening to block out the blazing rays.
Soak a small towel in water, freeze it for an hour, then drape it over your shoulders or neck. It’s a chill hack that works wonders after a hot commute or workout.
Heavy meals crank up your internal furnace. Opt for cold salads, fruits, and water-rich veggies like cucumbers. Watermelon and mint are refreshing lifesavers.
Point box fans out the window to push hot air out, and place a bowl of ice in front of tabletop fans for a DIY air cooler effect. Nighttime fan placement also matters—experiment until you find the sweet spot.
A lukewarm-to-cool shower helps lower your body temperature gradually. Ice-cold water might feel great at first, but it can trick your body into holding onto heat.
Extreme heatwaves are not the time to go for a noon jog. Reschedule workouts to early mornings or late evenings when it’s cooler. If you must be outside, take frequent breaks.
Pick the coolest room in your house—usually the one with the least sun—and turn it into your heatwave hideout. Add fans, cold drinks, and a good book.
From bedsheets to T-shirts, cotton is the king of breathability. It lets your skin breathe and doesn’t trap heat, helping you stay cool during an extreme heatwave without much effort.