PAGASA warns of rain, heat risk due to Maliksi

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported cloudy skies with isolated rain showers over the eastern sections of Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao on Saturday.

Tropical Storm Maliksi is currently 985 kilometers west northwest of Extreme Northern Luzon, moving north northeastward at a speed of 20 km/h with maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center.

Metro Manila and other parts of the country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to easterly winds, which may cause flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.

PAGASA warned that temperatures in Metro Manila are expected to range from 27°C to 35°C, posing a risk of heat cramps, exhaustion, and stroke.

To prevent heat-related illnesses, PAGASA advised limiting outdoor activities, staying hydrated, wearing protective clothing, and scheduling heavy work for cooler times of the day.

Wind speed forecasts indicate light to moderate winds moving southeast to south in Northern and Central Luzon, with slight to moderate coastal waters across the country.