Heat index for April 14: Eight areas to hit 42° to 43° C

MANILA, Philippines — Eight areas in the country may see dangerous levels of heat on Sunday, the state weather bureau said on Saturday.

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According to the heat index forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the areas below will have temperatures of up to 42 to 43 degrees Celsius:

• Dagupan City, Pangasinan – 42 degrees Celsius
• Aparri, Cagayan – 42 degrees Celsius
• Tuguegarao, Cagayan – 42 degrees Celsius
• Puerto Princesa City, Palawan – 43 degrees Celsius
• Aborlan, Palawan – 43 degrees Celsius
• Dumangas, Iloilo – 42 degrees Celsius
• Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur – 42 degrees Celsius
• Cotabato City, Maguindanao – 42 degrees Celsius

The Pagasa’s heat index classification system places areas with indices of 42 to 51 degrees Celsius in the “danger” category.

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Under this category, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke may occur.

Pagasa likewise advised the public to drink plenty of water, wear heat-protection gear, and limit time spent outdoors to avoid the negative effects of heat exposure.