NO WATER FOUNTAINS FOR FANS DESPITE BRUTAL HEAT

FiFa’s official fan park, fan zone and the eight World cup stadiums are not providing water fountains for supporters despite brutal temperatures in Qatar.

the absence of running water has led to fears of fans suffering from heatstroke and severe dehydration in temperatures that reached 33ºc yesterday.

a reliance on bottled water highlights sustainability concerns. Supporters attending matches can buy the tournament’s official water arwa for £2.30 a bottle, but no provision has been made for refills.

the concrete bowl located in al Bidda Park off the corniche has a capacity of 40,000, leading to fears of huge queues for water given the searing heat.

the organising committee have also failed to install water fountains in the fan park on the nearby corniche waterfront.