High heat index prompts face-to-face class suspensions in the Philippines

MANILA: Face-to-face classes on Tuesday (March 4) have been suspended in various Luzon areas due to the high heat index forecast by the state weather bureau.

Dagupan City, Pangasinan is expected to record the highest heat index at 42 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).