LIST: ‘Dangerous’ heat index in several areas on Saturday, April 27

MANILA, Philippines — Residents in Metro Manila may experience another day of sweltering heat on Saturday, April 27, as the state weather bureau’s monitoring stations in Pasay and Quezon City are seen to log a dangerous heat index of 44 and 42 degrees Celsius, respectively.

According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), these heat indices fall within the “danger threshold” as they may cause “heat cramps, heat exhaustion” – and even “heat strokes with continued exposure.”

Meanwhile, the country’s highest heat index on Saturday is expected to be recorded in Dagupan City at 47 degrees Celsius.

In its forecast issued Thursday afternoon, Pagasa said the following areas in the Philippines are also expected to experience a “dangerous” heat index on April 27:

• Sangley Point, Cavite – 46 degrees Celsius
• Aparri, Cagayan – 46 degrees Celsius
• Bacnotan, La Union – 45 degrees Celsius
• Aborlan, Palawan – 45 degrees Celsius
• Cubi Pt., Subic Bay Olongapo City – 45 degrees Celsius
• Laoag City, Ilocos Norte – 44 degrees Celsius
• Legazpi City, Albay – 44 degrees Celsius
• Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – 44 degrees Celsius
• ISU Echague, Isabela – 44 degrees Celsius
• San Jose, Occidental Mindoro – 44 degrees Celsius
• Coron, Palawan – 44 degrees Celsius
• Sinait, Ilocos Sur – 43 degrees Celsius
• MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte — 43 degrees Celsius
• Tayabas City, Quezon – 43 degrees Celsius
• CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija – 43 degrees celsius
• Roxas City, Capiz – 43 degrees Celsius
• Iloilo City, Iloilo – 43 degrees Celsius
• Dumangas, Iloilo – 43 degrees Celsius
• CBSUA, Pili Camarines Sur – 43 degrees Celsius
• Iba, Zambales – 43 degrees Celsius
• Puerto Princesa City, Palawan – 43 degrees Celsius
• Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte – 43 degrees Celsius
• Virac, Catanduanes – 43 degrees Celsius
• Malaybalay, Bukidnon – 43 degrees Celsius
• Cotabato City, Maguindanao – 43 degrees Celsius
• NVSU Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya – 42 degrees Celsius
• Clark Airport, Pampanga – 42 degrees Celsius
• Ambulong, Tanauan Batangas – 42 degrees Celsius
• Alabat, Quezon – 42 degrees Celsius
• Calapan, Oriental Mindoro – 42 degrees Celsius
• La Ganja, La Carlota, Negroc Occidental – 42 degrees Celsius
• Catarman, Northern Samar – 42 degrees Celsius
• Catbalogan, Samar – 42 degrees Celsius
• Tacloban City, Leyte – 42 degrees Celsius
• Guian, Eastern Samar – 42 degrees Celsius
• Butuan City, Agusan del Norte – 42 degrees Celsius

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Pagasa said a heat index ranging from 42 degrees Celsius to 51 degrees Celsius is in the “danger” category. Under these conditions, heat stroke is also probable due to continued sun exposure.