Huwaw!...Di lang presyo ng gasolina, bilihin at bigas ang tumataas. Pati temperature, tumataas din! Ingat lang po tayo. avoid the outdoors. Matindi ang init. Parang Saudi na ah, mataas pa humidity sa atin...........

Sarap ng Halu-halo!


ABS-CBNNews.com
Apr. 2, 2008


Metro Folks in for 38-degree Weather

The health department and the weather bureau advised the public to take extra care particularly since the already hot temperature could still go up to 38 degrees Celsius from this month until May.

The Department of Health said the hot temperature can cause heat-related diseases like cough and colds or worst heat stroke that may result to death.
A person suffering from heat stroke may experience the following symptoms: falling unconscious, comatose and brain dysfunction.

The DOH said young and old are susceptible to heat stroke. To prevent this, the DOH reminded the public to drink water regularly, wear appropriate summer clothing and not to stay under the sun.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services (PAGASA) said the temperature in Metro Manila is now at 35 degrees Celsius. In Central Luzon, the hottest temperature recorded is 36 degrees and 37 degrees in Tuguegarao.

PAGASA had asked the public to brace for an even hot weather where temperature can go up from 38 to 40 degrees Celsius this month until May due to the effects of La Niņa and global warming.

Meanwhile, humans are not the only ones that are affected by the very warm weather. Dr. Momi Bernardo, a veterinarian, said animal especially house pets like heavily coated dogs and birds, can also suffer from heat stress. Bernardo appealed to pet owners to also see to the needs of their animals to prevent them from having heat stroke. The pets should have regular baths and kept in well-ventilated areas.