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Transcript
00:00Due to the high temperature, it is not recommended for schools in Iloilo to install additional electric fans and hydration stations.
00:09Residents in Iloilo also have a problem with the high temperature effect on their pets.
00:14Live from Iloilo City, we have first news from John Sala of GMA Regional TV. John.
00:21Igan, according to the forecast, the heat index in Iloilo City could reach 41 degrees Celsius today.
00:31So, not only humans, but also animals need to be protected in the midst of high temperatures.
00:38News team in Lapayon, Leganes, reached out to Ms. Eleno, who is placed in a dark place to watch over the cows so that the hot weather will not affect them.
00:51She also gives them a chance to graze in the hours when it is not yet too hot.
00:56Just cover it. Just cover it enough so that it will not get hot.
01:00The deadlives will just sink because of the heat.
01:03According to the forecast, the heat index in Iloilo City will reach 40 degrees Celsius.
01:07Iloilo and Rojas City, Capiz, reached their peak yesterday, March 6.
01:11If the heat that a person feels is reduced by sweating, animals have limited sweat glands.
01:19Because of this, animals may be tired, dehydrated, and some may even die.
01:25This is a reminder to the animals' keepers to bring drinking water.
01:30So that when it gets hot, it will be able to access the water.
01:36The students' studies are also affected by the high temperature.
01:40DepEd Western Visayas recommended that two electric fans and hydration stations should be installed in the classrooms.
01:48So that the students will not be exhausted.
01:54In the area of Memorial Elementary School, there is no classroom that has an air conditioner.
01:58Last school year, according to a teacher, many students felt bad because of the high temperature.
02:05As an action, classrooms were added for the students to study.
02:09There are also medicines prepared for the students.
02:12We have a complete clinic teacher. We have an air conditioner.
02:16We have a complete clinic for medicines.
02:25Igan, the Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office is also preparing a heat plan for vulnerable sectors.
02:33The public is also being reminded to bring an umbrella or any kind of heat protection when going out.
02:40Thank you very much, John Sala of GMA Regional TV.
02:54For more information, visit www.gma.gov

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