Protection From The Summer Heat

Learning the importance and value of hydration, the hard way.

- Amulya Rasalkar

Twin sisters, Asha and Nisha, aged 10 years were playing in the courtyard after finishing their final exam of 4th standard. Despite their mother Priti Sharma calling them for afternoon lunch along with a warning that it was getting too hot outside, the children continued playing. Just as they decided to stop playing and resume after lunch, Nisha's laughter turned into a soft gasp. She staggered, her legs buckling beneath her and Nisha's strength waned.

Asha caught her just in time, easing her sister to the ground. Nisha's eyes fluttered shut, and her breaths came in shallow waves. Asha ran into the house to call her mother. Together they brought Nisha inside the house, loosened her clothes, and started a fan to cool her. Priti brought cold water from the fridge and began wiping her body warm body to cool it down. A few minutes later Nisha slowly opened her eyes.

Meanwhile, their family doctor reached the spot and took control of the situation.