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Death toll tops 1,000 after hajj marked by extreme heat

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—The death toll from this year's hajj has exceeded 1,000, an Agence France Presse (AFP) tally said on Thursday, more than half...

Preventing long-term extreme heat from disrupting education

“We must future-proof the educational system by embracing a technology-enhanced learning approach” IMAGINE sweltering classrooms exceeding 42°C, making it impossible for students to concentrate or...

Solons back return to old school calendar

The House of Representatives supports the return of the old academic calendar as the Department of Education announced the cancellation of face-to-face classes in...

Philippines to endure extreme heat until mid-May

Manila, Philippines—Unusually hot weather in the Philippines was expected to last until mid-May, a forecaster said Sunday, after the temperature hit a record high...

‘Danger’ level heat index to prevail in 36 areas including Metro Manila, says PAGASA

A heat index of 46 degrees Celsius is projected over Metro Manila, Dagupan City in Pangasinan, and Sangley Point in Cavite this Friday, according...

Heatstroke kills 30 in Thailand this year as kingdom bakes

Bangkok, Thailand—Thailand issued fresh warnings about scorching hot weather on Thursday as the government said heatstroke has already killed at least 30 people this...

UN appeals for increased climate resilience support in drought-hit PH

United Nations (UN) representatives on Thursday called for increased support for the Philippine government's response to the serious drought induced by El Niño. UN Assistant Secretary-General...

Extreme heat shuts down schools; public urged to adopt safety measures

Schools in some areas placed in-person classes under suspension after the country suffered under extreme heat in the past few days. This prompted warning...

‘So hot you can’t breathe’: Extreme heat hits the Philippines

Manila, Philippines—Extreme heat scorched the Philippines on Wednesday, forcing thousands of schools to suspend in-person classes and prompting warnings for people to limit the...

Solar power

A man checks out solar-powered electric fans during a hot day in Manila. The state weather bureau advised the public to stay indoors, drink...

Manila solon bats for heat advisories

A congressman from Manila is urging local governments to issue guidelines to address extreme heat in their areas, adding a warning system similar to...

Heat projected to kill nearly five times more people by 2050

Paris, France - Nearly five times more people will likely die due to extreme heat in the coming decades, an international team of experts warned...

Millions suffer from extreme heat in three continents

Millions suffered through intense heat Wednesday as fires raged, health worries mounted and the world appeared headed for its hottest month of July on...

Extreme heat kills over 100 in Mexico

MEXICO CITY—More than 100 people have died due to extreme heat in Mexico in June, the government said, following a series of heatwaves in...
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