Health Ministry issues hot weather warning
The Health Ministry has warned all Cambodians to drink lots of water and keep cool, as hot season temperatures near 40C. The ministry’s Communicable Disease Control department also advised the public to avoid alcohol and drink only boiled or filtered water to prevent food poisoning and cholera. “Staying in a cool place to keep your body temperature down will help you avoid some diseases. Stay in the shade as much as you can or in an air-conditioned room,” the department’s instructions read. The advisory also recommended people drink more water than usual, between two to four glasses extra for those working under the sun or exercising.
