Silent Danger Of Monsoon Dehydration: Here’s What Doctors Want You To Know

Last Updated:July 18, 2025, 13:59 IST

Unlike the summer when you feel thirsty, monsoon dehydration often goes unnoticed as the weather feels cool. However, your body continues to lose water through sweat and urine.

As monsoon showers bring welcome relief from the summer heat, doctors are sounding an alarm on a lesser-known seasonal danger: hidden dehydration. While the weather may feel cooler, high humidity can still impair the body’s ability to regulate temperature, leading to excessive sweating and unnoticed fluid loss.

How Humidity Leads To Dehydration?

“High humidity during the monsoon season can make it quite difficult for the body to manage overheating due to moderate temperature, resulting in excess sweating and unnoticed fluid loss,” explains Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Associate Director – Internal Medicine at Paras Health, Gurugram. “This leads to dehydration – even if you do not feel thirsty.” He adds that symptoms such as dry mouth, fatigue, dizziness, muscle cramps, and dark urine are early red flags, especially in the elderly, children, and people with chronic health conditions, who are more vulnerable.

Why Is Monsoon Dehydration Often Ignored?

Unlike summer, when thirst is more apparent, monsoon dehydration often goes unnoticed. “People often overlook their fluid intake because the weather feels cooler, but the body continues to lose water through sweat and urine,” says Dr. R.R. Dutta, HOD, Internal Medicine at Paras Health. “Signs can be subtle: headaches, low energy, or even mood changes.”

How To Stay Hydrated During The Monsoon Season?

Doctors recommend proactive hydration, even if you don’t feel thirsty. “Staying hydrated by drinking clean, filtered water, even while indoors, is essential for staying healthy,” says Dr. Kumar. He advises cutting down on caffeinated tea, coffee, and sugary drinks, as they may worsen dehydration. Instead, opt for water-rich fruits like watermelon, cucumber, and citrus fruits. Additionally, opt for light cotton clothing and take cool showers to help the body retain water.

Both doctors strongly advise against street food and open drinks due to the heightened risk of waterborne infections in the rainy season. “Make sure you drink only safe, boiled or filtered water and avoid outside food, especially cut fruits and street-side juices,” adds Dr. Dutta. Simple practices like eating home-cooked meals, maintaining hygiene, and monitoring hydration levels can go a long way in preventing seasonal illnesses.

As the skies stay grey, keep your water bottle close – staying hydrated might just be the most important health habit of the season.

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