Summer-like scorching heat in the month of July.
State weather bureau PAGASA reported on Thursday, July 6, that it has recorded the highest heat index for the month of July in 50 years.
According to the bureau, yesterday’s (July 5, 2023) heat index in the Manila Port Area reached 37°C.
It broke the previous record of 36.5°C on July 2, 1973.
PAGASA, earlier this week, had proclaimed the start of the El Niño season in the Philippines.
The high heat index also comes amidst the record high average world temperature that was compiled by the US National Centers for Environmental Prediction.
According to the said agency, the global temperature reached the high of 17.18°C this week, which is above the 16.92°C record in August 2016.