The observed heat indices in eight locations remained in the "danger" category, according to the monitoring of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday, May 5. The areas with the highest heat indices observed on Friday were Butuan City,...
The heat index in Muntinlupa reached 40 degree Celsius on May 5 that is equivalent to a warning of extreme caution. According to the Muntinlupa City Department of Disaster Resilience and Management (MCDDRM), the 40 degree Celsius heat index was recorded at 1 p.m. based on an air temperature of 33...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) recorded a 44°C heat index with a 70 percent relative humidity rate in Aparri, Cagayan on Monday, May 1. Courtesy of Unsplash This temperature falls under the "danger" category (44 to 51 °C), where people...
Six areas in the Philippines sizzled with a “dangerous” heat index on Sunday, April 30, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) disclosed. (Unsplash) The humid weather condition continues to prevail in most parts of the country following the...
The state weather bureau said the highest computed heat index on Saturday, April 29, was recorded in Cagayan. The highest computed heat index on Saturday, April 29 compared to the so far highest recorded heat index in 2023 (Photo courtesy of PAGASA) Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and...
Thirteen locations recorded heat indices between 42 and 51 degrees Celsius (°C) that fall under the "danger" category on Friday, April 28, based on the monitoring of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The areas with the highest heat indices...
Muntinlupa public schools will shift to blended learning due to soaring temperatures in Metro Manila. The Schools Division Office-Muntinlupa under the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on April 28 that the blended learning modality will be implemented in all 28 public elementary, and...
The measured heat index in eight locations remained in the "danger" category on Thursday, April 27, making it another hot and humid day for Filipinos across the nation. Based on the monitoring of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the areas...
With temperature soaring and nearing dangerous levels, the Schools Division Office-Muntinlupa under the Department of Education is studying to implement a combination of face-to-face classes and distance learning in public schools. New Schools Division Superintendent Evangeline Ladines said...
Seven locations recorded heat indices under the “danger” classification on Sunday, April 23, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Dangerous heat indices were recorded in Legazpi City, Albay 46 degrees Celsius (℃) in Legazpi City,...
A sizzling 48°C heat index was recorded in Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte on Friday, April 21, marking the country’s highest heat index so far in 2023. (Unsplash) Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte on Friday recorded a heat index of 48°C, surpassing the previously-announced all-time high of 47°C in...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) observed the highest heat index on Thursday, April 20 in Dagupan City in Pangasinan and Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City. The heat index in these areas reached 43 degrees Celsius (℃) on...