Humid, hotter weather to prevail as dry season starts

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MANILA, Philippines — Humid weather is starting to be felt nationwide as the dry season begins, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said yesterday.

PAGASA weather specialist Grace Castañeda said the temperature may continue to rise, bringing humid and hotter days ahead.

Based on the latest bulletin released by PAGASA, the provinces of Albay, Catanduanes, Northern Samar and Sorsogon will experience light rain today due to the easterlies.

Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have cloudy skies, state weather forecasters said.

PAGASA said the heat index in Catarman, Northern Samar is expected to reach 41 degrees Celsius or “extreme caution level.”

Meanwhile, temperatures in the cities of Zamboanga and Cotabato may reach 40 degrees Celsius.

Exposure to an “extreme caution level” heat index, which ranges from 33 to 41 degrees Celsius, may cause heat cramps and exhaustion.

Continuous activity under the “extreme caution level” heat index can lead to heat stroke.

Meanwhile, the Philippine National Police has intensified measures to protect PNP personnel from the hazards of working in high temperatures.

PNP chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered chiefs of police and unit commanders to ensure the welfare of their officers, especially those conducting patrol and checkpoint duties.