Sun-drenched Manila as seen from space

Earth from Space
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— Ignazio Magnani (@IgnazioMagnani) May 26, 2016

The nation's capital looks every bit as hot and humid as it feels, even from outer space.

The above photo was taken by astronaut Ignazio Magnani from onboard the International Space Station (ISS) as it zipped over the Philippines around noon on Thursday, May 26.

The country is still in the grips of the scorching El Niño heat, which is fortunately already on its last legs just as the rainy season is kicking in. — GMA News