- Title: Mobile shower rolled out in Manila to beat the heat
- Date: 2nd May 2024
- Summary: MANILA, PHILIPPINES (MAY 2, 2024) (REUTERS) MOBILE SHOWER PARKED IN FRONT OF APARTMENT BUILDING VARIOUS OF CHILDREN TAKING SHOWERS SHOWER VARIOUS OF CHILDREN TAKING SHOWERS (SOUNDBITE) (Filipino) VALENZUELA CITY SEARCH AND RESCUE STAFF, IAN DIMAS, SAYING: "We are doing this programme to help with the heat that our citizens are experiencing this dry season. Some people also
- Embargoed: 16th May 2024 09:58
- Keywords: Philippines climate extreme heat heatwave mobile shower
- Location: MANILA, PHILIPPINES
- City: MANILA, PHILIPPINES
- Country: Philippines
- Topics: Asia / Pacific,Environment,Weather
- Reuters ID: LVA001950602052024RP1
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text: A local government in Manila on Thursday (May 2) rolled out a mobile shower to help the community beat the heat.
According to the local government of Valenzuela City, a total of two mobile showers are being deployed, will be free to use, and are aimed at assisting residents living in areas battling extreme heat and facing power and water shortages.
The country's weather agency said the heat index — the actual temperature felt by the body to include relative humidity — is expected to remain at a record 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) the whole week.
The Philippines, along with countries in Southeast Asia, have been grappling with extreme heat, suspending classes and warning people to take shelter and avoid prolonged exposure due to the possibilities of heat stroke.
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