LIST: ‘Dangerous’ heat index in 37 areas on Wednesday, May 15

MANILA, Philippines — Thirty-seven areas in the country, including Metro Manila, may have a dangerous heat index level on Wednesday, the state weather bureau said.

In its heat index forecast on Tuesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City may have a heat index of 43 degrees Celsius, while the Pagasa Science Garden in Quezon City may have a 42 degrees Celsius heat index.

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Other areas that may have a heat index of 42 degrees Celsius or higher are listed below:

• Central Bicol State University of Agriculture-Pili, Camarines Sur – 46 degrees Celsius
• Roxas City, Capiz – 46 degrees Celsius
• Bacnotan, La Union – 45 degrees Celsius
• Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, Ilocos Norte – 44 degrees Celsius
• Aparri, Cagayan – 44 degrees Celsius
• Alabat, Quezon – 44 degrees Celsius
• Cuyo, Palawan – 44 degrees Celsius
• Masbate City, Masbate – 44 degrees Celsius
• Dumangas, Iloilo – 44 degrees Celsius
• Catarman, Northern Samar – 44 degrees Celsius
• Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur – 44 degrees Celsius
• Dagupan City, Pangasinan – 43 degrees Celsius
• Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – 43 degrees Celsius
• Catbalogan, Samar – 43 degrees Celsius
• Isabela State University, Isabela – 43 degrees Celsius
• Iba, Zambales – 43 degrees Celsius
• Sangley Point, Cavite – 43 degrees Celsius
• Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas – 43 degrees Celsius
• Coron, Palawan – 43 degrees Celsius
• San Jose, Occidental Mindoro – 43 degrees Celsius
• Puerto Princesa City, Palawan – 43 degrees Celsius
• Aborlan, Palawan – 43 degrees Celsius
• Virac (Synop), Catanduanes – 43 degrees Celsius
• Iloilo City, Iloilo – 43 degrees Celsius
• Butuan City, Agusan del Norte – 43 degrees Celsius
• Sinait, Ilocos Sur – 42 degrees Celsius
• Laoag City, Ilocos Norte – 42 degrees Celsius
• Cubi Pt., Subic Bay, Olongapo City – 42 degrees Celsius
• Calapan, Oriental Mindoro – 42 degrees Celsius
• Daet, Camarines Norte – 42 degrees Celsius
• Legazpi City, Albay – 42 degrees Celsius
• Mambusao, Capiz – 42 degrees Celsius
• Guian, Eastern Samar – 42 degrees Celsius
• Maasin, Southern Leyte – 42 degrees Celsius
• Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte – 42 degrees Celsius

In Pagasa’s classification system, a 42 to 51 degrees Celsius heat index merits a “dangerous” level.

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Pagasa likewise told the public to observe heat safety measures, such as wearing heat-protective clothing, drinking plenty of water, and staying inside cool areas.