Cambodian official warns of health risks amid extreme heatwaves

PHNOM PENH, May 1 (Xinhua) -- A Cambodian health official on Wednesday warned of health risks as temperatures in the Southeast Asian country have soared to record highs.

Secretary of State and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Health Or Vandine urged people to be careful and take care of their health from dehydration by drinking more water.

She said temperatures these days are the "hottest ever in Cambodia