'So hot you can't breathe': 'Dangerous' 47°C heat index recorded in Philippines
Sweltering temperatures in Manila forced many schools to switch to remote learning
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Sweltering temperatures in Manila forced many schools to switch to remote learning
The months of March, April and May are typically the hottest and driest in the archipelago nation, but conditions this year have been exacerbated by the El Nino weather phenomenon.
The heat index, a measure of what the temperature feels like accounting for humidity, was forecast to reach the ‘danger’ level of 42 degrees Celsius or higher in at least 30 cities and municipalities on Wednesday.
Extreme heat scorched the Philippines on Wednesday, forcing thousands of schools to suspend in-person classes and prompting warnings for people to limit the amount of time spent outdoors.
AFP – Extreme heat scorched the Philippines yesterday, forcing schools in some areas to suspend in-person classes and prompting warnings for people to limit the amount of time spent outdoors. The months of March, April and May are typically the hottest and driest in the archipelago nation, but conditions this year have been exacerbated by […]