While summer is definitely great for fruit lovers, the season can be quite a doozy with its severe heat and humidity, particularly in Bangladesh. While many on the internet might wax poetic about the season's long days, fragrant air and warm nights, the bounties are definitely balanced off with things like heat waves and a glaring sun.

With the weather thus unforgiving, what can one do to let off some steam and regulate one's body temperature?

If you are not shy to spend some of your time outside of Dhaka then these activities might just be the things for you!

Being one of the most iconic summer water sports, surfing's popularity has been growing in Bangladesh for several years. If you've never surfed before then Cox's Bazar Surf Club is the place for you that offers lessons to learn the basics along with 3-star lodging options! Once you have mastered the basics you'll be starting with an early morning and ease into closing the afternoon with the cooler waves.

For those who love lazy late afternoons in Summer, kayaking just might be the thing for you! It is another relatively easy, low-impact water sport that's great for children as well as adults. A kayak is a small, narrow watercraft that fits one or two people and can be manoeuvered by double-bladed paddle power. It is brilliant for exploring the calm waters of Kaptai Lake and other waterbodies abundant in the country. The Kaptai Kayaking Club not only offers kayaking activities but also offers camping grounds for their guests!

There's nothing quite like getting drenched by the splashes of waterfalls. With torrential rains during Monsoon, you'll get to see the full glory of waterfalls in Summer. Taking a trip to hunt waterfalls in places like Sylhet, Sitkunda or Bandarban would not only rejuvenates one's creative juices but would also be the perfect activity to pursue in in Summer.

If going out of town is not an option, then you can get creative in your backyard or rooftop!

Order a few water guns from Daraz or buy from any street vendor. Get a few members of friends and family. Form two teams and play battle royale! On your marks, get set, and start shooting at your opposing team until they are fully drenched!

Tip: Try playing near a swimming pool for surprise attacks and quick refills.

Cut up cheap sponges into strips and use rubber bands to hold them together, forming a ball-like shape. Soak them and throw them at your friends or siblings with all the might and precision you have! Make it into a soaked sponge war!

Water balloons are sort of the original water game. Fill up balloons with water and use your surroundings or unsuspecting friends for target practice. This can be quite satisfying! Thankfully, there are now water balloon kits that come with DIY pumpers from online shops as well as Daraz. Between tossing, squishing, popping, and bobbing, water balloons can provide hours of fun!