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Temperatures down amid rains
By J.Lo
“If we compare maximum temperature today and past week, we can see that there was a drop in temperature brought by rains in the afternoon or thunderstorm activities,” Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather specialist Daniel James Villamil reported drop in maximum temperatures in the country amid thunderstorms experienced in many areas.
Villamil said rains are expected in certain parts of Visayas brought by easterlies or wind from Pacific Ocean.
He added maximum actual temperature in Metro Manila could reach 33 degrees Celsius.
“We can still expect high heat index in Metro Manila between 42 and 43 degrees Celsius…we should still expect humid weather except for sudden downpours of rains brought by localized thunderstorms…danger level heat index will still be experienced in certain areas,” Villamil pointed out.
PAGASA, he said, expects one or two typhoons to enter Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) this month.
“Historically, there is chance of one to two typhoons…but in the next three to five days, there is still less chance for typhoons as we have yet to monitor weather systems outside PAR,” Villamil said.
Once typhoon enters PAR, it will be named Aghon.
Based on PAGASA forecast, Laoag City in Ilocos Norte could experience heat index of at least 46 degrees Celsius today. At Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), heat index could reach 43 degrees.
Last Saturday, highest heat index was recorded in Aparri, Cagayan at 46 degrees Celsius. Heat index at NAIA in Pasay City was at 42 degrees.
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Ana Liza Solis, PAGASA climate monitoring and prediction section chief, has said worst is over in terms of record-high temperatures and searing heat, with many areas in the country possibly experiencing thunderstorms in second half of May.
Solis said hottest temperature for this year has been recorded after an actual temperature of 40.3 degrees Celsius was observed in Tarlac on April 27.
Agriculture Assistant Secretary U-Nichols Manalo said Department of Agriculture is preparing for “more destructive” La Niña, even as El Niño continues to affect agriculture sector. Manalo added DA has started its La Niña preparations by looking into areas severely affected by La Niña in the past.
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