MANILA, Philippines 鈥� Some Luzon areas suspended face-to-face classes on Thursday, March 27 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.
In its latest bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that Dagupan City in Pangasinan may reach the highest heat index on Thursday at 47掳C.
Based on the same report, Dagupan City hit the highest heat index on Wednesday at 46掳C, which falls under the 鈥渄anger鈥� category (42潞C to 51潞C). The weather bureau said 鈥渉eat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely鈥� and 鈥渉eatstroke is probable with continued exposure鈥� under this level.
READ: Suspension of face-to-face classes due to March 24 transport strike
Below is the list of areas that suspended face-to-face classes on Thursday:
Dagupan City, Pangasinan (all levels, public and private)
Manaoag, Pangasinan (all levels, public and private)
Capas, Tarlac (afternoon classes of all levels public and private, except for the classes of college students from 5 p.m. onwards.)
The Department of Health earlier urged the public to stay hydrated and minimize outdoor activities between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. 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.