MANILA, Philippines — Some schools and local governments have announced the suspension of face-to-face classes for Tuesday, Nov. 3, because of expected high heat indices. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said a heat index of 42°C to 51°C is already dangerous, pointing out that with this level of heat, “heat cramps and exhaustion are likely.” READ: 44°C heat index recorded in 3 areas on Monday, Nov. 2 Once the heat index reaches 52°C and beyond, heat stroke would be imminent as the level is already considered extremely dangerous, based on the state weather bureau’s effect-based classification. Here’s the […]...

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