MANILA, Philippines — Two areas are expected to experience a high level of heat index on Monday that may reach at 39°C, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
In its updated 5 p.m. Sunday bulletin, Pagasa reported that its monitoring stations in Coron in Palawan and Hinatuan in Surigao Del Norte forecast a 39°C heat index.
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The temperature falls under the “extreme caution” category or 33°C to 41°C, where a person may experience heat cramps and exhaustion. Heat stroke may also be possible with continued exposure to the sun.
Below is Pagasa’s list of other areas forecast to be placed under the same heat index level:
38°C
- San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
- Virac, Catanduanes
37°C
- Naia, Pasay City
- Dagupan City, Pangasinan
- Cotabato City, Maguindanao
- BU-Guinobatan, Albay
36°C
- Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
- Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
- Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
- Cuyo, Palawan
- CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
- Tacloban City, Leyte
35°C
- Cubi Point, Subic Bay Olongapo City
- Sangley Point, Cavite City, Cavite
- Roxas City, Capiz
- Mambusai, Capiz
- Iloilo City, Iloilo
- Dumangas, Iloilo
- La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
- Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
- Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
- Panglao International Airport, Bohol
- Mactan International Airport, Cebu
- Siquijor, Siquijor
- VSU-Baybay, Leyte
- Borongan, Eastern Samar
- Guiuan, Eastern Samar
- Maasin, Southern Leyte
- ISU Exhague Isabela
- Aborlan, Palawan
- Legazpi City, Albay
- Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte
- Catbologan, Samar
34°C
- Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
- MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte
- Bacnotan, La Union
- NVSU Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
- Casuguran, Aurora
- Ambulong, Tanauan Batangas
- Daet, Camarines Norte
- Masbate City, Masbate
- Catarman, Northern Samar
- Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
33°C
- Sinait, Ilocos Sur
- Baler, Aurora
- Iba, Zambales
- Romblon, Romblon
- Juban, Sorsogon
To reduce the risk of heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses, the Department of Health urged the public to stay hydrated and minimize outdoor activities between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
It also advised the public to wear loose and lightweight clothing to stay cool amid the scorching heat.