103 areas under state of calamity due to heat
by The Philippine Star
The Philippine Star— A total of 103 cities and towns have been placed under a state of calamity because of El Niño, while the number of persons affected by the weather phenomenon has reached 2.1 million, according to Task Force El Niño spokesman and Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Joey Villarama.
Rappler—Maguindanao del Sur in state of calamity due to El Niño. Maguindanao del Sur Governor Mariam Mangudadatu says 20 of the 24 towns in her province are severely affected by the prolonged dry spell and dwindling water sources
The Philippine Star—131 cities, towns now under state of calamity. A total of 131 cities and towns have been placed under state of calamity because of the effects of El Niño, which is expected to persist until the end of May, the government said yesterday.
The Philippine Star—38 areas under ‘dangerous’ heat index classification — PAGASA. In the latest heat index bulletin of PAGASA, it said that 38 areas in the country will be under the “danger” classification, with temperatures ranging from 42°C to 47°C.