MANILA, Philippines 鈥� Some Luzon areas suspended face-to-face classes on Thursday, March 6, due to the state weather bureau鈥檚 forecast of 鈥渄anger鈥� and 鈥渆xtreme caution鈥� heat index levels in various areas nationwide.
On Wednesday afternoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecast showed that San Jose in Occidental Mindoro may reach the highest heat index for March 6 at 42掳C.
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It also disclosed that 64 monitoring stations in various parts of the country have forecast an 鈥渆xtreme caution鈥� category or a heat index of 33掳C to 41掳C in their respective areas.
Below is the list of areas that suspended face-to-face classes on Thursday:
- , Laguna (all levels, public and private)
- , Bulacan (alternative learning mode, kinder to senior high school students)
- (all levels, public and private)
- (all levels, public and private)
The Department of Health earlier urged the public to stay hydrated and minimize outdoor activities between 10 am and 4 pm to reduce the risk of heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses.
It also advised the public to wear loose and lightweight clothing to stay cool amid the scorching heat.