PAGASA warns of extreme heat, scattered rains in PH

Sangley Point, Cavite recorded a scorching 46 degrees Celsius on Friday, while twenty-eight areas across the Philippines are now expected to experience extreme heat on Monday, May 12.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned that dangerous heat indexes ranging from 42°C to 45°C will affect several regions due to warm and humid weather conditions.

Areas like Batanes and Cagayan are expected to have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to a frontal system, while other parts of the country may experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms under easterlies conditions.

PAGASA advised residents in affected areas to stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure during peak afternoon hours, and refrain from strenuous outdoor activities to prevent heatstroke and other heat-related illnesses.

Frontal system warnings were issued for Batanes and Cagayan, with possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rainfall.

Metro Manila will experience partly cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening under easterlies conditions.