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‘Extreme danger’ heat index logged in Eastern Samar

While some parts of the country were experiencing rains spawned by Typhoon Aghon over the weekend, the town of Guiuan in Eastern Samar was reeling from a heat index of 55 degrees Celsius or “extreme danger on Sunday,” according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»

Category: newsSource: philstar philstarMay 27th, 2024

PMPI joins Church and CSOs in Samar, calls for a Stop of Mining in all Samar Islands

A Stop to Mining call reverberated in Guiuan, Eastern Samar on January 20, 2024, with thousands of people from different parts of Samar and Leyte converging at the Immaculate Concepcion Church in Guiuan to express their sentiments against the destructive activities of mining on the island of Samar.Spearheaded by the three (3) Dioceses of Samar, together with the support of the Philippine Misereor Partnership and.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

11 areas to reach ‘danger’ level heat index on Black Saturday

MANILA, Philippines — The heat index in 11 areas of the country is expected to reach the “danger” level on Black Saturday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. Based on its forecast as of 5 p.m. on Friday, the following areas will fall under the “danger” category today: READ:Pagasa: Heat index.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

‘Extreme danger’ heat index logged in Eastern Samar

While some parts of the country were experiencing rains spawned by Typhoon Aghon over the weekend, the town of Guiuan in Eastern Samar was reeling from a heat index of 55 degrees Celsius or “extreme danger on Sunday,” according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

38 areas could hit danger level heat index on May 18

A total of 38 areas nationwide are expected to fall under the "danger" heat index classification on Saturday, PAGASA said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

16 areas could hit danger level heat index

A total of 16 areas in the Philippines are forecast to fall under the "danger" heat index classification on Sunday, PAGASA said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

‘Danger’ level heat index recorded in 9 areas

Nine areas in the country experienced a heat index classified as “danger” level on Tuesday amid El Nino and the start of the dry and warm season......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

NAIA, Palawan sapol ng `danger’ level sa init

Ayon sa Pagasa, ang temperatura na aabot sa 42 hanggang 51 degrees Celsius ay nasa ilalim ng kategoryang “danger” ng mga heat index. The post NAIA, Palawan sapol ng `danger’ level sa init first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

PAGASA warns of dangerous heat index in 11 areas on Black Saturday

PAGASA warned of heat indexes reaching "danger levels" in almost a dozen areas in the Philippines on Black Saturday, with continued exposure possibly causing heat cramps, heat exhaustion or heat stroke......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

‘Extreme danger heat index seen in May’

The cities of Puerto Princesa in Luzon and Cotabato in Mindanao sizzled with a heat index of 42 degrees Celsius on Saturday, according to state meteorologists......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Cebuanos told: Brace for extreme caution heat index in next days

Cebuanos told: Brace for extreme caution heat index in next days.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

DAR proves unending government support to farmers

DAR Eastern Samar Provincial Office proved once again that delivery of government assistance is unending with the recent turnover of farm machineries and inputs to an agrarian reform beneficiaries organization (ARBO) in Hernani, Eastern Samar......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

No leads yet on cocaine bricks found in Eastern Samar

Police have yet to gather leads on the possible sources of cocaine bricks that were found floating in the waters off Arteche, Eastern Samar last week......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Romblon lawmaker, ex-Eastern Samar government cleared in fertilizer scam

Romblon Rep. Eleandro Jesus Madrona and former Eastern Samar governor Clotilde Salazar have been cleared of graft in connection with the 2004 fertilizer fund scam......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Quakes rock Eastern Samar

Two earthquakes with magnitudes 5 and 4.2 rocked areas in Eastern Samar yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Magnitude 4.3 quake hits Eastern Samar

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shook Eastern Samar early Saturday morning, the state seismology bureau said. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the epicenter of the earthquake was located east of Hernani. It was tectonic in origin and had a depth of focus of seven kilometers, the Phivolcs said......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024