Zamboanga City suspends classes as heat index hits 43°C
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – The Zamboanga City local government suspended classes from pre-school to Grade 12 in both public and private schools Thursday, October 22, as the heat index reached a dangerous 43 degrees Celsius (°C).
The class suspension was declared by City Caretaker and Administrator Percival Ramos upon the instruction of Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Olaso, following the latest forecast from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
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To avoid disruptions in learning, local authorities advised concerned school administrators to adopt alternative learning modalities, such as distance or online learning, to ensure continuous education for students.
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Meanwhile, the city government continuously urged the public to observe safety precautions against heat-related conditions—including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke—amid the extreme temperatures.
PAGASA classifies heat indices between 42°C and 51°C under the “Danger” level, warning that heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely, and heat stroke is probable with continued exposure. /jpv
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