Kerala Polls: Candidates Battle Heat with Hydration, Simple Diets on Campaign Trail

• Kerala candidates adopt hydration and light meals to combat intense summer heat ahead of April 9 polls.
• IMD warns of hot and humid conditions; state government advises outdoor workers to avoid 11 am-3 pm work.
• BJP's Navya Haridas schedules outdoor campaigns for morning/evening, focusing on house visits in afternoons.
• Dietitian Anitha Kuriakose recommends 2 liters of water daily, fruits, and avoiding junk food; advises diabetics against tender coconut water.
• Congress's Uma Thomas carries salads, CPI's P Prasad increases water intake, both adjust schedules for heat.