Sports Training Routines Modified due to Heat Waves
by Centro de Periodismo Investigativo
Centro de Periodismo Investigativo— Athletes recount the measures adopted to train under extreme temperatures.
Bloomberg—Watch Philippines Experiences Severe Heat Wave. An intense heat wave in the Philippines pushed temperatures to a record of 38.8C (101.8F) in the capital Manila on Saturday, and have since been even higher in other areas of the main Luzon island, according to the nation’s weather forecaster. Millions of students were also ordered to stay home on Monday and Tuesday as the government canceled in-person classes. (Source: APTN)
KPTV—Steel Bridge closed due to train derailment. The Steel Bridge in Portland is closed Monday due to a train derailment.
The Philippine Star—103 areas under state of calamity due to heat. 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.