GenSan school puts measures in place against hotter weather

A school in General Santos City has put measures in place against extreme heat.

Like those in parts of Luzon, students of Lagao National High School started experiencing hotter weather.

“Init kaayo kaysa last month,” a student said.

“Bale aga pa pang on the way to school grabe na siya kainit. Grabe ka challenging ang ma-experience namin karon lalo na kung mainit ang panahon,” another student added.

To alleviate the effects of the intense heat, school officials have come up with a heat prevention plan, including the putting up of orbit fans at the covered court and additional electric fans in every classroom.

Drinking water is also available in each classroom to keep students hydrated.

In case the heat index rises, the school may implement asynchronous classes or distance learning.

“Ito yung mainit talaga sa area since ang area natin nasa gitna ng city, walang masyadong puno sa palibot. Kung mataas ang heat index, magde-decide ang school na sa bahay na lang muna ang students para maiwasan na mainitan dito sa school,” Lagao National High School assistant principal Blenn Montaño said.

State weather bureau PAGASA said humidity may also have contributed to the hotter weather even if the heat index in the area is still low, as of this writing.

“Diri sa GenSan, ang atong heat index naa sa around 30 -34’C. Ang kakuanan lang diri, usually, kanang lain ang paminaw ang kainit tungod kay taas ang humidity, which is duol man gud sa dagat,” PAGASA-GenSan Chief, Binrio Biñan, said.

PAGASA added that the public should bring protection from the intense heat such as an umbrella, among others.

The public is also advised to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and stay hydrated to prevent heat-related illnesses. —GMA Regional TV