Twenty-six areas across the country will experience a ‘dangerous’ heat index level on Friday, April 25, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. — Inquirer file photo
MANILA, Philippines — A dangerous heat index is expected in three areas in Luzon on Sunday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
In its latest bulletin, Pagasa said its monitoring stations in Laoag City in Ilocos Norte, Dagupan City in Pangasinan, and San Jose in Occidental Mindoro forecast a 43°C heat index in their respective areas.
The state weather bureau also reported that its seven monitoring stations in other areas forecast a dangerous heat index of 42ºC. These are the following:
Bacnotan, La Union
Aparri, Cagayan
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Coron, Palawan
Baler, Aurora
Iba, Zambales
Masbate City, Masbate
Under the “danger category,” “heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely” and “heatstroke is probable with continued exposure,” Pagasa said.
Below are other areas that might be placed under the “extreme caution” category (33°C to 41°C).
41°C
Naia, Pasay City
Cubi Point, Subic Bay Olongapo City
San Ildefonso, Bulacan
TAU Camiling, Tarlac
Cuyo, Palawan
Legazpi City, Albay
Virac, Catanduanes
Roxas City, Capiz
Iloilo City, Iloilo
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
40°C
Sinait, Ilocos Sur
MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte
ISU Echague, Isabela
Casiguran, Aurora
Clark Airport, Pampanga
Tayabas, Quezon
Sangley Point, Cavite
Ambulong, Tanauan Batangas
Infanta, Quezon
Aborlan, Palawan
Juban, Sorsogon
39°C
Science Garden, Quezon City
Hacienda Luisita, Tarlac
Alabat, Quezon
CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
CVSU-Indang, Cavite
Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
Daet, Camarines Norte
CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
BIA-Daraga, Albay
Mambusao, Capiz
La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
VSU-Baybay, Leyte
38°C
Calayan, Cagayan
NVSU Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
Malunay, Quezon
NAS-UPLB, Los Baños, Laguna
Romblon, Romblon
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Siquijor, Siquijor
Tacloban City, Leyte
37°C
Panglao International Airport, Bohol
Mactan International Airport, Cebu
Borongan, Eastern Samar
Guiuan, Eastern Samar
Maasin, Southern Leyte
Laguindingan Airport, Misamis Oriental
36°C
Basco, Batanes
Catbologan, Western Samar
Cotabato City, Maguindanao
35°C
Abucay, Bataan
34°C
Itbayat, Batanes
Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
33°C
Davao City, Davao Del Sur
The Department of Health has urged the public to stay hydrated and minimize outdoor activities between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to reduce the risk of heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses.
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The agency has also advised the public to wear loose and lightweight clothing to stay cool amid the scorching heat.
