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.....»»
PAGASA warns: Hotter days ahead in May
Prepare for hotter days and nights ahead, surpassing the already scorching heat as temperatures could reach over 40 degrees Celsius in the coming weeks......»»
Hot house: Form or function?
Many Filipinos are now suffering from the sweltering heat and the constant reminder from media about how hot it is really doesn’t help, unless it’s just to warn people to limit outdoor activities, etc......»»
Vulnerable individuals urged to avoid airport welcome, send-offs at airports
The Manila International Airport Authority called on friends and family members of departing and arriving passengers to reconsider bringing vulnerable individuals such as children, senior citizens and pregnant women as well as those with medical conditions, to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport for farewell and greetings amid the heat being experienced in the country......»»
PAGASA: Danger heat index in 13 areas today
At least 13 areas in the Philippines could experience a “danger” heat index of 44 degrees Celsius today amid the continued effects of El Niño and the dry season, according to the state weather bureau......»»
24 areas under ‘danger’ heat classification — PAGASA
Dagupan City in Pangasinan may experience a heat index as high as 46°C......»»
The heat is really on!
The heat is really on!.....»»
PAGASA: Heat index in 13 areas to reach ‘dangerous’ classification
The weather agency's latest heat index bulletin said the 13 areas will be under the “danger” classification, with temperatures ranging from 42°C to 45°C......»»
Envi group urges city council to craft ordinance to reduce urban heat
A DAVAO City-based environment group advocates for crafting a local green building ordinance to reduce the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect in highly developed areas. Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS), in its Facebook post on Thursday, April 11, 2024, said that in their year-long investigation on UHI from April 2022 to April 2023, they formulated key strategies in lessening heat accumulation in urban areas......»»
Brace for dangerous heat in 9 areas today – Pagasa
“Danger” heat index is expected in nine areas today amid the ongoing El Niño and dry season, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»
Employers in BARMM compelled to protect workers from El Niño
The Bangsamoro labor ministry has ordered owners of private establishments in the autonomous region to protect workers from extreme heat at daytime caused by the El Niño phenomenon via essential mitigation measures......»»
5 ways fried Cebuanos are coping with the heat
5 ways fried Cebuanos are coping with the 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.....»»
Heat stroke nakamamatay: Mga sanhi, sintomas at paano nga ba maiiwasan
BATA man o matanda ay maaaring tamaan ng heat stroke dahil sa mas tumitindi pang init na nararanasan natin ngayong summer season. Itinuturing na pinakamapanganib ang sakit na ito tuwing panahon ng tag-init kaya dapat nating triplehin ang pag-iingat lalo na sa mga kababayan natin na nabibilad o nagtatrabaho sa ilalim ng sikat ng araw......»»
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......»»
It’s getting hot in here!
The heat lately has been impossible to ignore. El Niño looms over the Philippines......»»
EDITORIAL - Rest period
As extreme heat disrupts onsite classes nationwide, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte says returning to the old academic calendar cannot be rushed, explaining that teachers and learners need a “rest period” between school years......»»
Mayors, schools allowed to modify class hours
Local chief executives and local education supervisors have the authority to modify school hours due to the prevailing extreme heat, according to the Metro Manila Council......»»
Firms told to adopt flexi work schedule amid high heat; Senator lobbies for incentives
Firms told to adopt flexi work schedule amid high heat; Senator lobbies for incentives.....»»
9 areas to experience dangerous heat index, PAGASA says
Nine areas in the Philippines are expected to experience scorching temperatures of up to 45°Celsius (°C) on Saturday, state weather bureau PAGASA reported......»»