PAGASA warns of dangerous heat index in 27 areas

(PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan)

By Brian Jules Campued

Heat index in at least 27 areas in the country are forecast to hit “danger level” on Saturday, May 11, 2024, with as high as 46°C may be experienced in Virac, Catanduanes, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Based on the bulletin from the state weather bureau as of 5:00 p.m. on Friday, heat index levels of 42°C to 45°C are likely to be experienced in the following parts of the country:

  • Dagupan City, Pangasinan – 45°C
  • Laoag City, Ilocos Norte – 44°C
  • Aparri, Cagayan – 44°C
  • Puerto Princesa City, Palawan – 44°C
  • Roxas City, Capiz – 44°C
  • Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – 43°C
  • ISU Echague, Isabela – 43°C
  • San Jose, Occidental Mindoro – 43°C
  • CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur – 43°C
  • Dumangas, Iloilo – 43°C
  • Catarman, Northern Samar – 43°C
  • Guiuian, Eastern Samar – 43°C
  • NAIA, Pasay City – 42°C
  • Sinait, Ilocos Sur – 42°C
  • MMSU Batac, Ilocos Norte – 42°C
  • Iba, Zambales – 42°C
  • Cubi Pt., Subic Bay, Olongapo City – 42°C
  • Sangley Point, Cavite – 42°C
  • Cuyo, Palawan – 42°C
  • Legazpi City, Albay – 42°C
  • Masbate City, Masbate – 42°C
  • Iloilo City, Iloilo – 42°C
  • Catbalogan, Samar – 42°C
  • Tacloban City, Leyte – 42°C
  • Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur – 42°C
  • Davao City, Davao del Sur – 42°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. 

To prevent heat-related illnesses, PAGASA advised the 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.  – avds

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