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Scorching Heat
Pedestrians brave the scorching heat in downtown Davao City, as the heat index hit 43 degrees Celsius at 1 p.m. Monday, 25 March 2024, according to the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office. The agency advised the public to observe extreme caution as high temperatures could lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke. MindaNews photo.....»»
DOH warns public vs heat stroke amid high heat index
DOH warns public vs heat stroke amid high heat index.....»»
48ºC heat index hounds Aparri, Cagayan – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — A scorching 48ºC heat index hounded Aparri, Cagayan on Tuesday while 30 other areas / locations likewise experienced a dangerous heat index, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Pagasa defines heat index as a measure of the contribution that high humidity makes with abnormally high temperatures in reducing the body’s.....»»
6 areas hit dangerous heat index hits on Monday
MANILA, Philippines — Six areas experienced a dangerous peak heat index on Monday according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Based on Pagasa’s latest computed heat index as of 5:00 p.m., Dagupan City, Pangasinan and Bacnotan, La Union both had a 44ºC (degrees Celsius) heat index. Meanwhile, Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Puerto.....»»
Mindoro heat index could reach 42 Celsius – Pagasa
Mindoro is expected to sizzle today with heat index to reach as high as 42 degrees, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), which warned the public to guard against heat stroke and heat cramps......»»
More granular, location-specific heat indexes sought
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) should come up with more granular and location-specific heat indexes to guide schools and local government units to remove the “arbitrariness” in class suspensions because of extreme heat, according to Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian......»»
Aparri, Cagayan heat index expected to hit 48°C
MANILA, Philippines — Aparri in Cagayan is expected to hit the highest heat index on Sunday at 48 degrees Celsius (°C), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Based on Pagasa’s forecast, Dagupan City in Pangasinan might also experience extreme heat at 47°C, followed by Virac in Catanduanes at 45°C. Apart.....»»
77 cases of heat-related illness – DOH
As high heat indices continue to affect different areas in the country, the Department of Health reported 77 cases of heat-related illness this year......»»
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Cebu gears up for hottest May yet: May 1 temperature to hit 40°C
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu will continue to endure scorching heat as the maximum heat index on Tuesday, April 30, is expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius. The following day, May 1, will mark the beginning of the hottest month of the year due to the combination of summer and El Niño. The heat index.....»»
PAGASA: 36 areas under dangerous heat index classification on April 29
In the latest heat index bulletin of PAGASA, the state weather bureau said that 36 areas in the country will be under the "danger" heat index classification, with temperatures ranging from 42°C to 47°C......»»
Philippines suspends in-person classes due to heat, jeepney strike
Manila, Philippines - The Philippines will suspend in-person classes in all public schools for two days due to extreme heat and a nationwide strike by jeepney drivers, the education department said Sunday.Extreme heat has scorched Southeast Asia in recent weeks, prompting thousands of schools to suspend in-person operations and authorities to issue health warnings.Many schools in the Philippines have no a.....»»
DepEd: 2 natodas na guro, hindi sa heat stroke
Kinontra ng Department of Education ang binalita ng isang radio station sa Iloilo na dalawang guro ang namatay umano habang nagtuturo dahil sa heat stroke, pero ang katotohanan ay namatay sila sa kanilang bahay dahil sa cardiovascular disease at aneurysm. The post DepEd: 2 natodas na guro, hindi sa heat stroke first appeared on Abante......»»
Philippines tallies 6 heat-related deaths
MANILA, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said it has received at least 34 cases of heat-related illness, including six deaths, from January 1 to April 18 this year. "The causes of death are still for verification," DOH Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo said. The 34 reported heat-related cases were from the central Visayas region in the central Philippines, the.....»»
Mandaue City dad pushes ‘heat break’ for field workers
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — A councilor in Mandaue City is advocating for a ‘heat break’ for the city’s field personnel to shield them from extreme heat and ensure a safe and conducive work environment. Councilor Joel Seno proposed his resolution during the city council’s regular session on Monday, April 22. Under the draft resolution, field.....»»
Heat index in Puerto Princesa City reaches 46ºC
MANILA, Philippines — A dangerous peak heat index of 46ºC (degrees Celsius) hounded Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on Monday, while 26 other areas / locations likewise logged a heat index within the danger category, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Pagasa said heat index refers to the measure of the contribution that.....»»
DOH records 34 heat-related illnesses, with 6 deaths
The Department of Health has reported 34 cases of heat-related illness as high heat indices are continuously experienced in different areas in the country......»»
17 areas experience dangerous heat index on Wednesday
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that 17 areas in the Visayas and Mindanao experienced a dangerous heat index on Wednesday. Heat index refers to the measure of the contribution that high humidity makes with abnormally high temperatures in reducing the body’s ability to cool itself. A heat.....»»
6 die of heat stroke in Cotabato village
KIDAPAWAN CITY — Rising temperature in Cotabato province has led to the deaths of at least six residents of a remote village in Makilala town, due to heat stroke, reports from village officials showed. The victims were residents of Barangay San Vicente where the heat index was at an average of 40 degrees Celsius since.....»»
DOH sa publiko: Iwasan magkape ngayong tag-init
Upang makaiwas sa posibleng heat cramp, heat exhaustion o heat stroke, pinayuhan ng Department of Health ang publiko na iwasan munang magkape kapag matindi ang init ng panahon. The post DOH sa publiko: Iwasan magkape ngayong tag-init first appeared on Abante......»»