MANILA, Philippines– Metro Manila experienced its hottest temperature for the year on Friday, the state weather bureau said.
The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that 35.7 degrees Celsius was recorded at 1:50p.m. Friday. This is the warmest so far this year.
Aldczar Aurelio of Pagasa told INQUIRER.net that temperatures could go up to 37 degrees Celsius in Metro Manila this dry season.
In Cagayan, one of the areas that are usually warmer than others, a temperature of up to 38 degrees Celsius is expected.
Pagasa announced the onset of dry season this week as it declared the termination of northeast monsoon. The easterlies, or warm winds from the east, are the prevailing weather system responsible for bringing the hot weather.
The hottest temperature recorded in Metro Manila was on May 14, 1987 at 38.5 degrees Celsius.
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