By Brian Jules Campued
At least 35 areas around the country are forecast to experience ‘danger’ level heat indices on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said.
The heat index forecast in the Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) in Pili, Camarines Sur is likely to reach 48°C, while Dagupan City, Pangasinan will experience 47°C heat index.
Based on the bulletin from the state weather bureau as of 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, heat indices of 42°C to 46°C are likely in the following parts of the country:
- Science Garden Quezon City, Metro Manila – 42°C
- Sinait, Ilocos Sur – 42°C
- CLSU (Central Luzon State University) Muñoz, Nueva Ecija – 42°C
- Cubi Pt., Subic Bay, Olongapo City – 42°C
- Legazpi City, Albay – 42°C
- Mambusao, Capiz – 42°C
- Catbalogan, Samar – 42°C
- Guian, Eastern Samar – 42°C
- NAIA Pasay City, Metro Manila – 43°C
- MMSU (Mariano Marcos State University) Batac, Ilocos Norte – 43°C
- Bacnotan, La Union – 43°C
- Iba, Zambales – 43°C
- Baler (Radar), Aurora – 43°C
- Sangley Point, Cavite – 43°C
- Alabat, Quezon – 43°C
- Daet, Camarines Norte – 43°C
- La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental – 43°C
- Catarman, Northern Samar – 43°C
- Tacloban City, Leyte – 43°C
- ISU (Isabela State University) Echague, Isabela – 44°C
- Casiguran, Aurora – 44°C
- Coron, Palawan – 44°C
- San Jose, Occidental Mindoro – 44°C
- Aborlan, Palawan – 44°C
- Roxas City, Capiz – 44°C
- Iloilo City, Iloilo – 44°C
- Dumangas, Iloilo – 44°C
- Laoag City, Ilocos Norte – 45°C
- Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – 45°C
- Puerto Princesa City, Palawan – 45°C
- Virac (Synop), Catanduanes – 45°C
- Masbate City, Masbate – 45°C
- Aparri, Cagayan – 46°C
According to PAGASA, heat index is the measure of the temperature the human body feels relative to humidity. The ‘danger’ level consists of heat indices between 42°C to 51°C.
The state weather bureau, likewise, warns the public of the effects of prolonged exposure to extreme heat temperature — such as fatigue, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke — as the hot weather is forecast to persist during the month.
To prevent heat-related illnesses, PAGASA advised public to: limit time spent outdoors; drink plenty of water; avoid drinking tea, coffee, soda, as well as liquor; and use protective covers, such as umbrellas or hats. – av
