00:00In the middle of the scorching heat, it is still possible for thunderstorms to fall.
00:06But this will not help to cool down the temperature.
00:09The Department of Health has a policy not to get sick from the scorching heat.
00:13Ian Cruz has a report.
00:18The children enjoy being set up in a portable pool in Baseco Compound in Manila.
00:24They feel hot. They want to take a bath.
00:28It's windy outside.
00:30Some senior citizens, like Leonora Villasor, are trying to recover from the scorching heat.
00:35Lola is still fine.
00:37The scorching heat is more dangerous for someone like her who has high blood pressure.
00:42Lola is in Iloilo City, where the heat index reached 41 degrees Celsius today.
00:49In five places, the heat index is 42 degrees Celsius higher.
00:53This means that the scorching heat is already at the danger level.
00:57The highest temperature in Viracat, Anduanes is 43 degrees Celsius.
01:02The scorching heat is 42 degrees Celsius in San Jose, Occidental, Mindoro.
01:06And it is possible that the heat index will reach that level again tomorrow.
01:10It is still possible for it to rain due to thunderstorms.
01:13But this will not help to cool down the temperature.
01:16It's sad to say that if it rains for a while, we get more vapor around us.
01:22This means that our relative humidity will increase.
01:25The heat index will increase.
01:29According to the Department of Health, it is not advisable to bathe in the scorching heat
01:32because it is possible to catch a cough, dizziness, nausea and headache.
01:38It is also possible to have a heat stroke and die.
01:41To avoid that, there should be a hydration and heat break that will not go down for 15 to 20 minutes.
01:49It is not advisable to go out from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. if it is a sunny day.
01:56For a fresh body, wear light-colored and loose clothing.
02:01Diabetic people should eat on time.
02:04If you have a feeling, you should take maintenance medicines on time.
02:09Do not go to a cold or hot place.
02:14Let's not be quick to switch from hot to cold.
02:18It can cause headaches and stress to the body.
02:22Those who have a cough can trigger asthma.
02:25The MMDA is implementing the 30-minute heat stroke break policy
02:30for their enforcers and Metro Aids in Lansangan from March 3 to May 31.
02:36There is an additional 15 minutes if the heat index exceeds 40 degrees Celsius.
02:41Animals can also get sick from extreme heat.
02:44That's why a poultry farm in Dagupan City is asking for sufficient ventilation
02:49and sufficient water for their chickens.
02:52Ian Cruz reporting for GMA Integrated News.
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