The #RajkumariRatnavati girls' school uses the same yellow #sandstone as the 12th-century fort in nearby #Jaisalmer, in #India's western state of #Rajasthan, dubbed the "golden city" due to the colour of the rock.

Thick rubble walls help bounce back the heat, while the interior is plastered with #lime, a porous material that regulates humidity and aids natural cooling.

#BurningEarth #GlobalWarming

Indian desert school's unique design offers respite from heat
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240823-indian-desert-school-s-unique-design-offers-respite-from-heat

Because of the #ClimateEmergency, according to the Italian National Research Council, a staggering 70% of #Sicily is at risk of #desertification. Most of the island’s lakes are already almost dry.

But while it poses an existential threat for many local people, the #WaterCrisis isn’t deterring tourists. #BurningEarth #OverTourism

The land is becoming desert’: drought pushes Sicily’s farming heritage to the brink
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/aug/19/the-land-is-becoming-desert-drought-pushes-sicilys-farming-heritage-to-the-brink

After a prolonged spell of intense heat and little rain, #WaterLevels in the #dam have fallen to reveal parts of a #SunkenChurch, #Tombstones and the foundations of structures from the 300-year-old town in #NuevaEcija province. #ExtremeHeat #BurningEarth

Ruined centuries-old town re-emerges as #Philippines dam dries up during #Heatwave
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/03/philippines-pantabangan-town-heatwave-damn-dries-up

More parts of the #Philippines may have to endure the blistering heat as state weather bureau #PAGASA forecasted the #HeatIndex spiking between 45°C and 54.8°C in May.

Meanwhile, the Center for Energy Ecology and Development said that the extreme forecast should be treated as an “emergency situation." #ExtremeHeat #BurningEarth

PAGASA: More parts of PH to have #DangerLevel heat index in May
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/scitech/weather/905314/philippines-danger-heat-index-forecast-in-may-pagasa/story/

#Children are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses such as #dizziness, #vomiting and #fainting when exposed to #ExtremeHeat for long periods.

#HeatIndices have hit 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) in various regions in the #Philippines, as the weather phenomenon #El Nino intensifies the heat enveloping the nation in its summer months of March to May. #BurningEarth

Students suffer in wilting heat, thwarting education efforts
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/students-suffer-wilting-heat-thwarting-education-efforts/

The temperature in #Manila hit a record high of 38.8 degrees Celsius (101.8 degrees Fahrenheit) on Saturday with the heat index reaching 45C, data from the state weather forecaster showed.

#Camiling municipality in #Tarlac province, north of Manila, recorded a temperature of 40.3C on Saturday -- the country's highest this year. #BurningEarth #ExtremeHeat

#Philippines to endure extreme heat until mid-May
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/04/28/2351079/philippines-endure-extreme-heat-until-mid-may

#MANILA, #Philippines – The so-called Filipino resilience undergoes a stress test as scorching weather “bakes” the country with elevated heat index levels.

The #ConcreteJungle that is #MetroManila is severely punished by the soaring #HeatIndex levels. Several schools have either shifted to or canceled outright face-to-face classes. #BurningEarth #ExtremeHeat

IN PHOTOS: Filipinos find ways to cope with scorching heat
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/photos-filipinos-find-ways-cope-scorching-heat-2024/

Warnings of #DangerousTemperatures across parts of #Philippines, #Thailand, #Bangladesh and #India as hottest months of the year are made worse by #ElNiño. #BurningEarth #ExtremeHeat #TootSEA

Wave of exceptionally hot weather scorches south and #SouthEastAsia
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/26/asia-heatwaves-philippines-bangladesh-india

Be careful out there please. At these temperatures, sweating won't cool the body down, #HeatStroke is a very real danger🌡️
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The #Pagasa #WeatherStation in #Pasay City projected a heat index of 43 °C, while its station in #QuezonCity has a forecast of 42°C.

#BurningEarth #ExtremeHeat #Philippines

#MetroManila, 31 areas to have dangerous heat index on Friday
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1933913/metro-manila-31-other-areas-to-have-dangerous-heat-index-on-friday

The #HeatIndex is measured using the #AirTemperature and the relative #humidity in a place at a given time. It is also called the feels-like temperature, and it typically soars during the #Philippines’ warm and dry season from March to May.

This list will be updated once local or national authorities make announcements. #BurningEarth #ExtremeHeat

#WalangPasok: Class suspensions, Friday, April 26, 2024
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/class-suspensions-walang-pasok-april-26-2024/