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Too hot to handle? It's not even dry season yet — PAGASA
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has not yet officially declared the warm and dry season due to lingering weather systems.
A heat index reaching 'danger' levels of 42°C or higher has been recorded in several areas, including Aborlan, Palawan; Virac, Catanduanes; and Dagupan, Pangasinan.
PAGASA spokesperson Analiza Solis stated that the effects of the shear line, northeast monsoon, and easterlies are still present, preventing the official declaration.
A possible surge of the northeast monsoon is expected in the coming week, and its dissipation will signal the transition to the dry and warm season.
While hot weather is expected, temperatures are not anticipated to reach the extreme levels experienced during the strong El Niño in 2024.
Various local government units have announced class suspensions due to the rising heat index.
The government is coordinating with the Department of Agriculture to assist local farms in preparing for the dry season.
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