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...
Most parts of the Philippines may continue to experience a generally fair but warm and humid weather in the next three days, the state weather bureau warned on Saturday, April 22. (MB Visual Content Group) The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on...
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,...
Most of Luzon and Visayas may enjoy a generally fair weather condition in the next 24-hour period, while residents of Mindanao may still expect rains due to the prevalence of Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)...
Easterlies or the warm winds from the Pacific Ocean will bring warm and humid weather in Luzon and Visayas over the next 24-hour period, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, Nov. 12. PAGASA Weather Specialist Benison Estareja,...
The easterlies, also known as the warm and humid winds from the Pacific Ocean, will continue to bring a generally fair and warm weather condition all over the country in the next 24 hours, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday,...
Easterlies or the warm and humid winds from the Pacific Ocean still affects the country, the State weather bureau said on Tuesday, March 22. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather specialist Ana Clauren said that the dominant weather system...
A generally fair and warm weather condition is expected to prevail in the Philippines due to the easterlies, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Thursday, March 17. (Unsplash) Easterlies or the warm and humid winds from the Pacific...
