Pagasa: Peak of severe heat from El Niño yet to hit
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India among Asian countries hit by heatwave in 2003: UN report
Geneva (Switzerland)/ Bangkok (Thailand), April 23 (ANI): Asia was among the world's most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water hazards in 2023, the United Nations said on Tuesday, with floods and storms the chief cause of casualties. Floods and storms caused the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses in Asia, while the impact of heatwaves became more severe, according to a report launched.....»»
India among Asian countries hit by heatwave in 2023: UN report
Geneva (Switzerland)/ Bangkok (Thailand), April 23 (ANI): Asia was among the world's most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water hazards in 2023, the United Nations said on Tuesday, with floods and storms the chief cause of casualties. Floods and storms caused the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses in Asia, while the impact of heatwaves became more severe, according to a report launched.....»»
Cebu to hit record high heat index on April 24
Cebu to hit record high heat index on April 24.....»»
Sambag 2 fire: P7.5M and counting
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The massive fire that hit a densely populated area in Brgy. Sambag 2 here on Monday afternoon, April 8, has not yet been extinguished. But the blaze has already gobbled up at least P7.5 million in properties. According to the latest report from the Cebu City Fire Station, firefighters have yet.....»»
City Heat
A pedestrian shields herself from the scorching heat of the sun in downtown Cotabato City on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. The heat index of the city has averaged 41 degrees in the last four days, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. MindaNews photo.....»»
NBA: Miami Heat retire Udonis Haslem’s No. 40 jersey
MIAMI — Udonis Haslem averaged 7.5 points and 6.6 rebounds in his career. He never made an All-Star team. Never had a triple-double. Never signed anything close to a max contract. Never even won a player of the week award. The stats might seem ordinary. Yet to the Miami Heat, he’s forever legendary. The Miami.....»»
New technique may save stroke, cardiac arrest patients
With reports of people getting sick in the country due to dangerous heat index levels brought by the El Nino phenomenon, a renowned doctor from the United States suggested an inexpensive technique to treat people suffering from severe illnesses......»»
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......»»
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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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.....»»
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......»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: No classes in Cebu province due to extreme heat
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Friday, April 5. No classes in Cebu province due to extreme heat All classes in Cebu province are suspended beginning Friday, April 5, until further notice as the summer heat became risky for.....»»