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.’
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 list of class suspensions:
Quezon province
Mulanay: All levels, public and private
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Cabug National High School