Pagasa says more areas to hit danger level heat index on April 14

Pagasa says more areas hit danger level heat index on April 14

By: - Reporter / @FArgosinoINQ
/ 09:56 PM April 14, 2024

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MANILA, Philippines — The heat index in 15 areas across the country has reached the “danger” level on Sunday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.

In its 5 p.m. report, the state weather bureau said Dagupan City, Pangasinan recorded the highest temperature at 46 degrees Celsius (°C).

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This is followed by two areas under 44°C: Aparri, Cagayan and Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

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Heat cramps, heat exhaustion

According to Pagasa, a heat index of 42°C to 51°C falls under the “danger” category and would likely cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion, while heat stroke is probable with continued heat or sun exposure.

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Below are other areas that reached 42°C to 43°C on Sunday:

  • Laoag City, Ilocos Norte (42°C)
  • Tuguegarao City, Cagayan (42°C)
  • ISU Echague, Isabela (42°C)
  • CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija (42°C)
  • Ambulong, Tanauan Batangas (42°C)
  • Aborlan, Palawan (42°C)
  • Iloilo City, Iloilo (42°C)
  • Dumangas, Iloilo (42°C)
  • Tacloban City, Leyte (42°C)
  • Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur (42°C)
  • Cotabato City, Maguindanao (42°C)
  • Central Bicol State University of Agriculture Pili, Camarines Sur (43°C)

Meanwhile, the following locations are expected to experience a danger level heat index on Monday:

  • NAIA, Pasay City (42°C)
  • Laoag City, Ilocos Norte (42°C)
  • Dagupan City, Pangasinan (45°C)
  • Aparri, Cagayan (43°C)
  • Tuguegarao City, Cagayan (42°C)
  • ISU Echague, Isabela (42°C)
  • Clark Airport, Pampanga (42°C)
  • Puerto Princesa, Palawan (44°C)
  • Aborlan, Palawan (42°C)
  • Virac, Catanduanes (42°C)
  • Masbate City, Masbate (42°C)
  • Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur (42°C)
  • Cotabato City, Maguindanao (42°C)
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