The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) presented the updated projections for climate change in the Philippines on Friday, March 22. (Photo from Unsplash) To align with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action, Assistant...
A "weak" northeast monsoon, locally known as "amihan," may remain the dominant weather system in Northern Luzon, while the easterlies, which bring warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, may prevail throughout the rest of the country this weekend, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and...
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...
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...
Is it dangerous to take a bath after being exposed to the scorching heat outdoors? A health expert said no. Public health expert Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon on Thursday, March 30, said taking a bath after sun exposure may help lower and cool down one’s body temperature. “Walang katotohanan...
The warm and dry season has started as the cold weather associated with the northeast monsoon or “amihan” season ended, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced last March 21. But it’s not called “summer,” a PAGASA weather...
Baguio City (COMMONS WIKIPEDIA/ MANILA BULLETIN/ FILE PHOTO) The cold air from the northeast monsoon or "amihan" continues to be experienced in large parts of Luzon and Visayas although it is relatively weak compared to the previous weeks, said a weather specialist of the Philippine Atmospheric,...
MB FILE PHOTO (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) The public was reminded to take extra precaution to avoid heat stroke amid the rising temperature amid the dry and warm season The Department of Health (DOH), in an advisory, defined heat stroke as the "most severe form of heat illness when the body...
