EL NIÑO / APRIL 26, 2024 A resident walks on a patched land which used to be a fish pond in Barangay Canantong in Laur, Nueva Ecija but it dried up due to searing heat. (INQUIRER PHOTO / RICHARD A. REYES)
MANILA, Philippines — Aparri, Cagayan is expected to hit the highest heat index on Sunday at 47 °C, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.
This is followed by Dagupan City in Pangasinan and Tuguegarao city, Cagayan which may reach 46°C based on Pagasa’s forecast.
Besides the three places, the state weather bureau said 37 other areas will likely reach a heat index of 42 to 51°C, which falls under the “danger” category.
This condition can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion, while heat stroke is probable with continued heat or sun exposure.
Meanwhile, the following areas is expected to experience extreme heat at 45°C:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City
Sangley Point, Cavite
Daet, Camarines Norte
Virac, Catanduanes
CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
Eleven areas, on the other hand, may hit 44°C:
Bacnotan, La Union
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
ISU Echague, Isabela
Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas
Coron, Palawan
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Aborlan, Palawan
Roxas City, Capiz
Iloilo City, Iloilo
Dumangas, Iloilo
Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
Meanwhile, below are other areas that may hit 42°C to 43°C:
Science Garden Quezon City (43°C)
Sinait, Ilocos Sur (43°C)
MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte (43°C)
Cubi Point, Subic Bay, Olongapo City (43°C)
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan (43°C)
Legazpi City, Albay (43°C)
Masbate City, Masbate (43°C)
La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental (43°C)
Guiuan, Eastern Samar (43°C)
Zamboanga city, Zamboanga del sur (43°C)
Calayan, Cagayan (42°C)
NVSU Bayongbong, Nueva vizcaya (42°C)
Clark airport, Pampanga (42°C)
CLSU Munoz, Nueva Ecija (42°C)
Baler, Aurora (42°C)
Casiguran, Aurora (42°C)
Tayabas, Quezon (42°C)
Calapan, Oriental Mindoro (42°C)
Mambusao, Capiz (42°C)
Davao City, Davao del Sur (42°C)
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte (42°C)
Amid the extreme heat, Pagasa advised the public to limit outdoor time.
It also urged the people to drink plenty of water; avoid tea, coffee, soda and liquor; use umbrellas; wear hats and sleeved clothing outdoors; and schedule heavy-duty activities during the cooler periods of the day.