00:00 Not only in the pursuit of health and well-being,
00:04 the extreme heat of what we are experiencing is affecting the possible effects
00:10 even on the country's economy.
00:12 You know, in the case of the shooting of Marisol Abdurrahman.
00:15 Is everything so hot?
00:20 Because her left and right side is affected by health,
00:23 in Lipabatangas,
00:24 the traffic enforcers are not even in the middle of the road
00:28 from 10 am to 3 pm
00:31 in accordance with the City Hall's order.
00:33 Many crops are also affected by the heat,
00:38 like papayas in Dipakula, Aurora,
00:40 which cannot be harvested anymore.
00:42 Since the 1970s,
00:44 it has been difficult to get 50 pieces from this crop.
00:47 The price of the crop has also dropped
00:49 due to the low quality of the crops.
00:51 Some farmers in San Nicolas, Ilocos are also worried
00:55 because the water level is going down.
00:57 If it reaches May,
00:59 it will be too late.
01:02 The water supply is also a problem in Bacolod City,
01:05 so the City Hall is the first to ration water
01:08 using the seven water tankers.
01:10 To beat the heat,
01:12 this jeepney is being transported to Naga City,
01:15 where passengers can use the fixed platforms.
01:18 It's just right for the passengers.
01:21 It's too hot.
01:22 I was also affected because,
01:24 at least, they appreciated it.
01:26 So, I'm just trying to avoid the heat.
01:30 The El Niño we are experiencing
01:33 and the ongoing effects of climate change
01:36 can also affect our economy,
01:38 according to the study by the Asian Development Bank.
01:41 The weather-related aspects are also key.
01:44 We are in the midst of a heatwave now.
01:46 So, looking at El Niño risk,
01:50 but also La Nina,
01:52 further down the year potentially,
01:53 with rainfall and flooding risks,
01:56 which could impact the growth projections.
01:59 For GMA Integrated News,
02:02 Marisol Abdurrahman,
02:04 for Tuto, 24 hours.
02:07 (upbeat music)
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