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Dangerous Heat Index Grips Philippines, Cagayan Declares Calamity

Several areas in the Philippines, including Aparri and parts of Visayas, experienced dangerous heat index levels, with temperatures reaching 42ºC. This led to Cagayan province declaring a state of calamity due to drought and other related issues.

22 Apr, 04:43 — 22 Apr, 19:59
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First report: philstar · 22 Apr, 04:43Full coverage: 2 · 15hWindow: 15h
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