Isang probinsya sa Pilipinas, inulan ng yelo ngayong tag-init
- In some parts of the country, many people are now complaining about the summer heat
- But in areas of the Cordillera Region, ice pallets reportedly rained down in the midst of summer
- According to a report by 24 Oras, a hailstorm accompanied by strong rain hit Sabangan, Mountain Province on April 22
- Pallets of ice also hit its neighboring municipality of Bontoc
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While people in some parts of the Philippines are complaining about the summer heat, ice pallets reportedly rained down on some areas of the Cordillera Region.
According to a report by 24 Oras, a hailstorm hit Sabangan, Mountain Province on April 22.
The hailstorm, accompanied by strong rain, lasted for three minutes. Moreover, there are no casualties recorded because of the pelting ice.
As stated by the newscast, pallets of ice also hit its neighboring municipality of Bontoc.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that hail occurs during severe thunderstorms as rising air carry droplets of water high enough that they freeze and then fall to the ground, an article by GMA News Online said.
As per the report, strong rains are expected over Central Luzon on April 23 morning. Rains may also be experienced over the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, and Palawan in the afternoon.
Meanwhile, in the Visayas, rains may likewise hit the Eastern section at noon, and at the central section in the afternoon.
Caraga and northern Mindanao should also expect strong rains, while light to moderate rains is probable over the rest of Mindanao.
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KAMI previously reported that in the midst of overwhelming news during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), the air pollution level in Manila Metro has reportedly reduced by more than half of its previous level.
Hailstorm is a weather condition where hail or pellets of frozen rain falls to the ground.
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