How long can you survive without water?

A person in harsh conditions can only survive without water for three days. However, in ideal situations, some people have survived for eight to 10 days without water, notes Live Science.

According to Live Science, there is a general rule of three. For example, people can live three minutes without air, three hours without shelter in harsh conditions, three days without water and three weeks without food. The rule of three is a generality, and the times can change based on individual situation. A person should not try to go without air, water or food, and even though he can survive, it is dangerous and very uncomfortable.