Howler monkeys drop dead during Mexico heat wave
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Howler monkeys are dropping dead in Mexico and authorities said Monday that they were investigating whether extreme heat was killing the endangered species.
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Typhoon possible this May – PAGASA
MANILA, Philippines — Amid the continuing heat, a typhoon could enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) this May and could develop in Mindanao, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.
Despite rains, extreme heat seen in 36 areas today
MANILA, Philippines — At least 36 areas can still experience “danger” heat index of between 46 and 42 degrees Celsius today, despite the rains being experienced in many areas in the country, according to the two-day forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
More afternoon, evening rains expected as wet season nears
MANILA, Philippines — Expect more rains in the afternoons and evenings as the country transitions to the rainy season, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Clear, sunny skies with isolated downpours in PH until weekend — Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — The entire archipelago could expect clear, sunny skies until over the weekend except for isolated downpours and thunderstorms in the late afternoon or at night due to the easterlies, the state-run weather agency said on Friday.
Teen died after doing spicy chip challenge in US — autopsy
NEW YORK, United States — A US teenager died of cardiac arrest after taking part in a social media challenge daring people to eat a single extremely hot tortilla chip, an autopsy revealed Thursday.
Marcos: Philippines' tourism in 'stiff competition' with Asian neighbors
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. believes that the Philippines must build more tourism rest areas (TRA) as part of its initiatives to compete with the tourism of neighboring countries in Asia.
Soaring heat in Asia driven by climate change – study
BENGALURU, India – Sizzling heat across Asia and the Middle East in late April that echoed last year's destructive swelter was made 45 times more likely in some parts of the continent because of human-caused climate change, a study Tuesday found.