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Danger-Level Heat Indices Hit Several Philippine Areas Amid El Niño
Several areas in the Philippines recorded danger-level heat indices on Friday due to the effects of El Niño. The state weather bureau stated that indices between 42°C and 51°C pose risks of heat cramps and heat exhaustion.
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