Classes suspended once heat index hits 42°C, DepEd says coordination with LGUs needed
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced that classes, both physical and online, will be suspended if the heat index reaches 42 degrees Celsius, contingent on coordination with local government units (LGUs). This measure addresses the record-breaking heat expected from the El Niño phenomenon, with school heads making decisions based on established criteria and local conditions.
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