EXPLAINERHeatstroke is a severe medical condition that occurs when a human body’s internal temperature exceeds 40C (104F). Here are some tips to help minimise its risk.As summer temperatures soar in various regions across the globe, with some even shattering all-time heatwave records, staying cool becomes crucial.Fortunately, there are effective ways to beat the heat, whether you have air conditioning or not.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4How does air conditioning work, and how does it affect your body?list 2 of 4Power outage in France as Europe bakes in record heatlist 3 of 4India prepares contingency plans due to weak monsoon seasonlist 4 of 4France records hottest-ever day as 40 drown trying to escape heatwaveend of listOne of the biggest health concerns with hot weather is the risk of heat-related illnesses, particularly heat exhaustion and heatstroke. In this visual explainer, Al Jazeera provides practical tips to deal with heatstroke, build a homemade cooler with everyday items and keep your house cool.How to avoid heatstrokeHeatstroke, also known as sunstroke, is a severe medical condition that occurs when the human body’s internal temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). If not treated immediately, heatstroke can lead to organ failure and brain damage, and can even be life-threatening.The graphic and list below summarise 10 tips to help minimise the risk of heatstroke:(Al Jazeera)