Dangerous heat index grips 34 areas; 48ºC in Dagupan, 45ºC in Pasay

  

MANILA, Philippines — The heat index soared to 48ºC in Dagupan City, Pangasinan and 45ºC in Pasay City, while 32 other areas logged a lower but likewise dangerous heat index, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

Based on Pagasa’s latest computed heat index nationwide as of 5:00 p.m., the 45ºC heat index was recorded at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City.

Meanwhile, a peak hit index of 42ºC was also recorded at Science Garden in Quezon City.

Several other areas also registered a peak heat index of 47ºC such as Aparri, Cagayan; CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur and Tacloban City, Leyte.

The US National Weather Service  defines heat index as the apparent temperature,  or “what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity is combined with the air temperature.”

A heat index ranging from 42ºC to 51ºC is under the danger category, posing higher risk for various heat-related illnesses such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke.

Below is the list of areas that registered a heat index of or above 42ºC on Tuesday:

Dagupan City, Pangasinan – 48ºC

Aparri, Cagayan – 47ºC

CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur – 47ºC

Tacloban City, Leyte – 47ºC

Puerto Princesa City, Palawan – 46ºC

Virac (Synop), Catanduanes – 46ºC

Masbate City, Masbate – 46ºC

Naia Pasay City, Metro Manila – 45ºC

Laoag City, Ilocos Norte – 45ºC

Iloilo City, Iloilo – 45ºC

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – 44ºC

Casiguran, Aurora – 44ºC

Daet, Camarines Norte – 44ºC

Roxas City, Capiz – 44ºC

Dumangas, Iloilo – 44ºC

Catarman, Northern Samar – 44ºC

MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte – 43ºC

Iba, Zambales – 43ºC

Sangley Point, Cavite – 43ºC

Alabat, Quezon – 43ºC

Coron, Palawan – 43ºC

San Jose, Occidental Mindoro – 43ºC

Aborlan, Palawan – 43ºC

La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental – 43ºC

Science Garden Quezon City, Metro Manila – 42ºC

Bacnotan, La Union – 42ºC

Calayan, Cagayan – 42ºC

ISU Echague, Isabela – 42ºC

Baler (Radar), Aurora – 42ºC

Cubi Pt. Subic Bay Olongapo City – 42ºC

Mambusao, Capiz – 42ºC

Siquijor, Siquijor – 42ºC

Catbalogan, Samar – 42ºC

Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte – 42ºC

In case of heat related medical emergencies, Pagasa reminded the public to do the following:

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