The declaration of the dry season may be delayed due to the reappearance of the shear line last week, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in Dagupan City.

The weather system has brought intermittent rains to parts of Northern Luzon, preventing the transition to dry weather.

“‘Yun ang weather system na nag-aantala sa declaration ng transition. Kung magtuloy-tuloy na ‘yung easterly wind flow, magde-declare na ‘yan,” Engr. Jose Estrada Jr., Chief Meteorologist of PAGASA-Dagupan, said.

Despite this, Dagupan City continues to experience extreme heat, with the heat index ranging from 40°C to 45°C in the past five days.

Traffic enforcers of the Public Order and Safety Office (POSO) remain on duty despite the scorching weather.

“Palaging umiinom ng tubig, kapag nakainom na ng tubig balik ulit sa duty,” Adriano San Nicolas, a POSO enforcer, said.

While schedule adjustments are not possible, POSO has implemented precautionary measures, including regular health checks and ensuring enforcers have sufficient drinking water.

POSO Chief Arvin Decano also earlier advised enforcers to take short breaks in shaded areas when traffic flow allows to avoid heat-related illnesses.