PAGASA: Posible pang mas maging maalinsangan kapag saglit na umulan sa gitna ng nararanasang init

2 days ago

Sa gitna ng tumitinding init, posible pa rin daw ang pag-ulan dulot ng thunderstorms pero hindi raw ito makakatulong para lumamig ang temperatura.
May payo naman ang Department of Health para hindi magsakit sa matinding init.

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00:00In the middle of the scorching heat, it is still possible for thunderstorms to fall.

00:06But this will not help to cool down the temperature.

00:09The Department of Health has a policy not to get sick from the scorching heat.

00:13Ian Cruz has a report.

00:18The children enjoy being set up in a portable pool in Baseco Compound in Manila.

00:24They feel hot. They want to take a bath.

00:28It's windy outside.

00:30Some senior citizens, like Leonora Villasor, are trying to recover from the scorching heat.

00:35Lola is still fine.

00:37The scorching heat is more dangerous for someone like her who has high blood pressure.

00:42Lola is in Iloilo City, where the heat index reached 41 degrees Celsius today.

00:49In five places, the heat index is 42 degrees Celsius higher.

00:53This means that the scorching heat is already at the danger level.

00:57The highest temperature in Viracat, Anduanes is 43 degrees Celsius.

01:02The scorching heat is 42 degrees Celsius in San Jose, Occidental, Mindoro.

01:06And it is possible that the heat index will reach that level again tomorrow.

01:10It is still possible for it to rain due to thunderstorms.

01:13But this will not help to cool down the temperature.

01:16It's sad to say that if it rains for a while, we get more vapor around us.

01:22This means that our relative humidity will increase.

01:25The heat index will increase.

01:29According to the Department of Health, it is not advisable to bathe in the scorching heat

01:32because it is possible to catch a cough, dizziness, nausea and headache.

01:38It is also possible to have a heat stroke and die.

01:41To avoid that, there should be a hydration and heat break that will not go down for 15 to 20 minutes.

01:49It is not advisable to go out from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. if it is a sunny day.

01:56For a fresh body, wear light-colored and loose clothing.

02:01Diabetic people should eat on time.

02:04If you have a feeling, you should take maintenance medicines on time.

02:09Do not go to a cold or hot place.

02:14Let's not be quick to switch from hot to cold.

02:18It can cause headaches and stress to the body.

02:22Those who have a cough can trigger asthma.

02:25The MMDA is implementing the 30-minute heat stroke break policy

02:30for their enforcers and Metro Aids in Lansangan from March 3 to May 31.

02:36There is an additional 15 minutes if the heat index exceeds 40 degrees Celsius.

02:41Animals can also get sick from extreme heat.

02:44That's why a poultry farm in Dagupan City is asking for sufficient ventilation

02:49and sufficient water for their chickens.

02:52Ian Cruz reporting for GMA Integrated News.

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PAGASA: Posible pang mas maging maalinsangan kapag saglit na umulan sa gitna ng nararanasang init

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