Residents urged to take precautions as Calapan heat index surges

2026-03-12 - 06:54

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The heat index in this city is expected to reach 31 degrees Celsius on Thursday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). While the forecast falls under the “caution level,” authorities still advised residents to take preventive measures against heat-related illnesses as temperatures continue to rise during the dry