Health in a hot, dry year

Water, heat and stored medicine in a hot year. General guidance only, not a diagnosis. In an emergency call 108 or 102.

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Water-borne illness when supply is stretched: boil, disinfect, wash
When taps run dry, families store water longer, buy from tankers or use new sources.
Mosquitoes and stored water: cover tanks, empty containers
In a water-short year, more households store water in drums, tanks and pots. Stored water that sits uncovered can breed the Aedes mosquitoes that spread dengue and chikungunya.
Air quality this winter: how to read the AQI
Knowing how to read the Air Quality Index (AQI) helps you decide when to limit time outdoors, in winter or any season.
Tough season? Tele-MANAS 14416 is free and open 24×7
A dry, hot season can bring a lot of worry about water, crops, income and family.
On regular medicines? Take extra care in the heat
A hot, dry El Niño season means more days of heat. If you or someone at home takes medicines every day, heat needs extra care.
Heatstroke first aid: what to do while help is coming
Heatstroke is a medical emergency. Knowing the signs and the first steps can save a life during a hot El Niño season.