Manila, June 3 -- The weather bureau on Tuesday said it will temporarily halt the issuance of heat index information due to the official onset of the rainy season.

"During this period, it is important to focus on providing accurate and timely information related to hazards and potential impacts associated with the rainy season," the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in a statement.

The daily monitoring of heat index and issuance of forecasts will resume on March 1, 2026, projected start of the hot dry months.

The heat index information from PAGASA automatic weather stations and iHeatMap remains accessible via PAGASA's website, it added.

PAGASA Administrator Nathaniel Servando sa...