Ridge of high pressure area, Easterlies to bring hot weather this Semana Santa—PAGASA

Devotees take part in their healing bath ritual in San Miguel Bulacan on Good Friday, April 15, 2022. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News

MANILA — Hot and dry conditions will prevail across most of the Philippines this Holy Week, March 30 to April 5, PAGASA said in a special outlook on Monday.

It says the ridge or extension of a high pressure area and the warm and humid Easterlies will affect the country.

Most of Northern Luzon will be sunny Monday through Wednesday, April 1.

In the same period, the rest of the country will also experience warm and humid conditions with likely isolated afternoon thunderstorm or brief rain showers.

However, afternoon thunderstorms will be more frequent across many areas in Mindanao and Eastern Visayas from Maundy Thursday, April 2, through Easter Sunday, April 5.

Metro Manila is also likely to be hot and dry throughout the Holy Week.

Healing baths and Via Crucis, group shows devotion on Good Friday

To avoid fatigue, heat cramps, and heat exhaustion, PAGASA advises the public to avoid physical outdoor activities between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The agency also recommended staying hydrated, taking heat breaks in shaded areas, wearing light-colored clothing, using sun protection such as umbrellas and hats, and avoiding alcohol and caffeine as much as possible.

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