MANILA, Philippines — As the blistering temperature persists in the country, the public has been warned by the state weather bureau to prevent the dangers of sweltering weather — heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and the potentially fatal heat stroke.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) advised the public to remain indoors as much as possible and keep themselves hydrated amid the searing temperatures.
The word of caution came after Dagupan City registered an alarming 51 degrees Celsius heat index on Sunday.
The heat index at Sangley Point in Cavite City likewise soared to 50 degrees Celsius for two consecutive days last Frida…
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