In Sharv, where temperatures can reach over 40°C, dehydration is a significant danger. Our bodies lose large amounts of fluids that make up around 70% of our body, leaving us vulnerable to the effects of dehydration. When we become dehydrated, our bodies attempt to cool themselves down and regulate rising body heat. However, the feeling of thirst often arrives late in the dehydration process, leading to a life-threatening situation if not addressed promptly.
Mild dehydration can cause symptoms such as thirst, loss of appetite, dry skin, and decreased physical ability to perform even light tasks. Moderate dehydration may result in reduced urine volume with a darker color, fatigue, dry mouth, headaches, and dizziness. Severe dehydration can accelerate breathing and heart rate, lower blood pressure, cause drowsiness and fainting, wrinkled skin