48ºC heat index hounds Aparri, Cagayan

 

MANILA, Philippines — A scorching 48ºC heat index hounded Aparri, Cagayan on Tuesday while 30 other areas / locations likewise experienced a dangerous heat index, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

Pagasa defines heat index as a measure of the contribution that high humidity makes with abnormally high temperatures in reducing the body’s ability to cool itself.

A heat index from 42ºC to 51ºC is under the danger category, Pagasa said.

The higher the heat index, the higher the risk there is for various heat-related illnesses such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke during continued exposure.

Based on Pagasa’s latest computed heat index as of April 23, 5:00 p.m., the following areas registered a dangerous heat index level:

1. Aparri, Cagayan – 48ºC
2. Sangley Point, Cavite – 47ºC
3. Dagupan City, Pangasinan – 47ºC
4. San Jose, Occidental Mindoro – 46ºC
5. CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur – 46ºC
6. Guiuan, Eastern Samar – 46ºC
7. Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Pasay, Metro Manila – 45ºC
8. Cubi Pt. Subic Bay Olongapo City – 45ºC
9. Masbate City, Masbate – 45ºC
10. Tacloban City, Leyte – 45ºC
11. Coron, Palawan – 44ºC
12. Puerto Princesa, Palawan – 44ºC
13. Aborlan, Palawan – 44ºC
14. Legazpi City, Albay – 44ºC
15. Virac (Synop), Catanduanes – 44ºC
16. Roxas City, Capiz – 44ºC
17. Iloilo City, Iloilo – 44ºC
18. Science Garden, Quezon City, Metro Manila – 43ºC
19. Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – 43ºC
20. CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija – 43ºC
21. Baler (Radar), Aurora – 43ºC
22. Casiguran, Aurora – 43ºC
23. Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas – 43ºC
24. Alabat, Quezon – 43ºC
25. Dumangas, Iloilo – 43ºC
26. La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental – 43ºC
27. Catarman, Northern Samar – 43ºC
28. ISU Echague, Isabela – 42ºC
29. Iba, Zambales – 42ºC
30. Daet, Camarines Norte – 42ºC
31. Laguindingan Airport, Misamis Oriental – 42ºC

In cases of heat-related emergencies, Pagasa reminded the public to do the following:

• Move the person to a shaded area and lie him/her down with legs elevated 
• If conscious, have them sip cool water
• Remove extra layers of clothing, loosen tight clothing, apply cool water to the skin and provide ventilation
• Apply ice packs to the armpits, wrists, ankles, and groin
• Bring to hospital immediately