How long can a person go without water?

Answer by  ToralDwivedi (606)

Water is called 'Aab-e-Hayat' i. e. 'fluid of life' in Persian and Urdu. A person needs at least 1. 5 liters of water per day. Maximum an adult can remain alive for maximim 72 hours [average] without water. Child can die within 48 hours without water.

Answer by  mooman2679 (1018)

A person cannot go anymore than a few days without water. Your body need water to maintain life and without it, you will die very quickly.

Answer by  neielg (311)

Its impossible to answer this query because many variable factors determine a person's survival time. If it hot outside a possible of 3 days. If its cool i suggest 10. Its depends also on your physical condition and food you eat.

Answer by  kfwyatt (138)

This depends on the condition of the person. A person who is bedridden could go longer without water than someone who was stranded out in a hot location. The overall health would also play a role.

Answer by  bash (1026)

it varies from person to person so one cannot say any exact period. Those who are more thirsty, they cannot go for a long time without water.