Extreme heat is one of Nepalgunj's most significant hazards.
Through community education, cooling centers and water distribution, Red Cross volunteers are helping people take simple steps to stay safe when temperatures rise.
-Hydrate
-Stay cool
-Dress for the heat
ALT Aerial view of a bustling urban area with a mix of low-rise buildings and shops lining a street. Vehicles, including cars and rickshaws, are traveling along the road. Greenery and palm trees are visible throughout the area, and a hazy skyline is seen in the background.
ALT A group of individuals stand at a booth adorned with a Red Cross flag. The booth is equipped with water coolers and a speaker, and is situated outdoors in a city environment. A person holding an umbrella approaches the booth, while others are positioned behind a table covered with a pink cloth and banners with text in a South Asian script.
ALT A person wearing a Red Cross vest and a red cap with a white front is speaking into a handheld microphone while walking. They are also holding a megaphone. In the background, there are rickshaws on the road and buildings along the street.
ALT A person pours water from a large blue container into a clear plastic cup. A fabric with the Red Cross emblem is visible in the foreground.