The tropical heat in Iraq can pose many risks to local and displaced people as they face shortages of drinking and potable water. High temperatures increase sweating, which leads to rapid loss of water and electrolytes. Without sufficient water intake, dehydration can occur, causing fatigue, dizziness, dry skin and mucous membranes, increased heart rate, and, in extreme cases, death. If the body is unable to effectively regulate its temperature, heatstroke can occur. That is why it is necessary to follow a drinking regime on hot days.
Thanks to all the projects that have already been implemented for securing drinking water sources in many different areas, we support local and displaced residents who often suffer from a lack of water, either for financial reasons or because the wells in their area have dried up. Thanks to financial support from the official development program Slovakia (SlovakAid), the Conference of Bishops of Slovakia, and our partner, Slovak Catholic Charity, the current temperature here is already between 40 and 45 degrees.
