Photo from Pixabay Nine areas in the country could experience a “danger” level heat index, reaching at least 42 degrees Celsius (°C), on Tuesday, April 8, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In its highest heat index forecast on...
PAGASA The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the heat index in 12 areas reached the “danger” level on Monday, April 7. A heat index between 42°C and 51°C falls within the danger level, as it increases the likelihood of heat...
Charlie Pascua, the developer of PAGASA's new Interactive Heat Index Mapping and Prediction (iHeatMap), demonstrates the platform's interface on Monday, April 7. The tool provides nationwide access to real-time Heat Index data, featuring high-resolution, gridded information for precise monitoring....
Photo from Pixabay The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned that some parts of the country may experience a heat index exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (°C) this weekend as the warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, known as the easterlies, prevail....
PAGASA The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has identified nine areas that may experience a heat index within the “danger” level on Friday, April 4. A heat index between 42°C and 51°C is considered dangerous, as it increases the likelihood...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned that three areas in the country are expected to reach the "danger" level on the heat index scale on Saturday, March 29. (PAGASA / MB Visual Content Group) In its heat index forecast as of March 28,...
PAGASA The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that Dagupan City in Pangasinan reached a heat index of 48 degrees Celsius (°C) on Friday, March 28–the highest for the day. PAGASA classifies heat indices between 42°C and 51°C as falling...
PAGASA The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned that seven areas may experience a heat index ranging from 42 to 46 degrees Celsius (°C) on Friday, March 28. A heat index between 42°C and 51°C is considered “dangerous,” as heat cramps...
PAGASA Six areas recorded heat indices between 42 and 46 degrees Celsius (°C), classified as dangerous, on Wednesday, March 26, as the country transitioned from the northeast monsoon (amihan) season to the warm and dry season. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
Malacañang has bared the government's plans to address the rising number of measles cases and the worsening heat index in the country, including an ongoing vaccination program and establishing cooling centers. (Photos: Mark Balmores and Santi San Juan/MANILA BULLETIN) Communications...
PAGASA The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the heat index in Dagupan City, Pangasinan reached 47 degrees Celsius (°C) on Tuesday, March 25, the highest for the day. PAGASA classifies heat indices between 42°C and 51°C as within...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called on employers to ensure the safety of workers as the heat index soars in the coming months. Gatchalian said companies ought to implement proactive measures that would shield ordinary workers from the adverse effects of a soaring heat index, given...
