Rain showers caused by the trough or extension of a low pressure area (LPA) may continue to affect parts of Mindanao over the weekend, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in its weekly weather outlook on Friday, April 5. Cloudy skies with...
Photo from Pixabay Eight areas in the country could see heat indices that are considered to be in “danger” level on Saturday, April 6, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). PAGASA said Catarman, Northern Samar may record a heat index of...
The Department of Education (DepEd) reiterated on Thursday, April 4, the existing guidelines concerning the cancellation or suspension of classes and work in schools during natural disasters, power outages, or other calamities, particularly amidst the high heat index experienced across different...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) recorded a “dangerous” heat index of 44°C in two areas of the country on Thursday, April 4. Pixabay PAGASA said a heat index of 44°C was the highest recorded heat index on Thursday that was felt in...
Principals in public schools in Muntinlupa now have the power to suspend face-to-face classes in light of soaring temperatures being experienced in the country. This was the decision of the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Muntinlupa following the suspension of classes last April 2 ordered by...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday, April 4 said hot and humid weather will persist due to the prevalence of ridge of a high pressure area and the easterlies. (Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group) In PAGASA’s 4...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said seven areas in the country had “dangerous” heat index on Wednesday, April 3. (Photo from Unsplash) PAGASA said the areas that recorded high heat indices on Wednesday were Dagupan...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III reiterated his call for a temporary work break amid the extreme heat currently being experienced in various areas in the country. Pimentel called on the government to adopt measures implemented by other countries such as the United Arab Emirates...
The Muntinlupa City government warned the public about heat stroke as local forecast indicated temperature may reach up to 36 degrees Celsius. According to the Heat Index Forecast by the Muntinlupa City Department of Disaster Resilience and Management (DDRM) for April 3, the heat index may...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, April 3 said there is a slim chance of a low pressure area (LPA) entering or forming inside the country’s area of responsibility (PAR) until the end of the week. (Photo credit to MB...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday, April 2, said the highest recorded heat index was felt in Guiuan, Easter Samar at 46°C. Photo from Unsplash PAGASA said the heat index was considered “dangerous,” which means that heat...
Amid reports of soaring temperatures hitting record levels, the Department of Health (DOH) issued a warning on Tuesday, April 2, urging the public to remain vigilant against heat-related illnesses, particularly heat stroke. (KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN) "Heat-related illnesses are...
