Marek Kučera 
The Philippines continues to endure an unrelenting heatwave, breaking thousands of temperature records since March 2023. This extraordinary and persistent heat event has shattered records every single day, demonstrating the intensifying impact of climate change in tropical regions.
On this day, Aparri recorded the hottest July night in history with a minimum temperature of 28.6°C, exemplifying the severity of the overnight heat that offers little relief from daytime temperatures. Such high minimums exacerbate heat stress, especially in vulnerable populations, increasing risks of heat exhaustion and other health issues.
The Philippines is not alone; tropical countries worldwide are pulverizing heat records one after another, with soaring daytime highs and scorching tropical nights becoming the new normal. This relentless pattern underscores the urgent need for enhanced heat adaptation strategies, early warning systems, and public health initiatives in tropical zones vulnerable to extreme heat.
The ongoing heat crisis in the Philippines serves as a stark indicator of global warming’s intensifying influence on tropical climates, threatening ecosystems, agriculture, and human well-being across the region.
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