Metro Manila, 29 other areas under ‘dangerous’ heat index on Saturday

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MANILA, Philippines — Thirty areas, including Metro Manila, were forecast to have a heat index under the “danger” category on Saturday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.

Below is the list of areas where heat index ranging from 42 to 47 degrees Celsius will be experienced:

47 degrees Celsius

46 degrees Celsius

45 degrees Celsius

44 degrees Celsius

43 degrees Celsius

42 degrees Celsius

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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.”

Heat indices ranging from 42 to 51 degrees Celsius fall under the “danger” category.

People exposed to these heat indices are prone to heat cramps, exhaustion, and even heat stroke with drawn-out exposure.

To prevent the effects of roasting weather, Pagasa said the public must limit time spent outdoors; drink plenty of water; avoid tea, coffee, soda, and liquor; use umbrellas, wear hats, and wear sleeved clothing outdoors; and schedule heavy-duty activities on the cooler periods of the day.

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Pagasa noted that symptoms of heat-related illnesses include heavy sweating, exhaustion or fatigue, dizziness or lightheadedness, blacking out or feeling dizzy when standing, a weak but fast pulse, nausea, and vomiting.

In cases of emergency, Pagasa advised the public to do the following:

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