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MANILA, Philippines – Residents of Metro Manila continue to bundle up in thick clothing, especially after a record-low temperature of 15.8 degrees Celsius was felt in the region Sunday morning.
The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said it is the lowest temperature recorded this year, a dip from 16.9 degrees on Saturday.
Pagasa forecaster Lenny Ruiz said the 15.8-degree temperature, caused by the northeast monsoon or amihan, was recorded 4:50 a.m. at Quezon City.
He said the lowest temperature recorded in Metro Manila was 15.1 degrees in February 4, 1987 and December 30, 1988.
Meanwhile, Baguio City remain cold as ever at 9.4 degrees. Last Monday, the city experienced its coldest morning in five years as temperature dropped to 8.1 degrees.
Other areas hit by the cold winds are Malaybalay in Bukidnon at 13.6 degrees and Tuguegarao in Cagayan at 13.9 degrees.
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