Pagasa: Virac, 5 areas to have dangerous heat index on April 6

Pagasa: Virac, 5 areas to have dangerous heat index on April 6

By: - Reporter / @FArgosinoINQ
/ 08:27 AM April 06, 2025

Pagasa: Virac, 5 areas to have dangerous heat index on April 6

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MANILA, Philippines — Virac town in Catanduanes province is expected to have a dangerous heat index of 43°C on Sunday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

The state weather bureau also said its monitoring stations in the following areas forecast a dangerous heat index of 42°C:

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  • Dagupan City, Pangasinan
  • Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
  • Cuyo, Palawan
  • Dumangas, Iloilo
  • La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental

Pagasa said a heat index between 42ºC to 51ºC falls under the “danger category.” Under this level, “heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely,” and “heatstroke is probable with continued exposure.”

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Meanwhile, below is the list of areas that might be placed under the “extreme caution” category (33°C to 41°C):

41°C

  • ISU Echague, Isabela
  • Iloilo City, Iloilo
  • VSU-Baybay, Leyte
  • Guiuan, Eastern Samar

40°C

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  • Sinait, Ilocos Sur
  • Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
  • Bacnotan, La Union
  • Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
  • TAU Camiling, Tarlac
  • Hacienda Luisita, Tarlac
  • Sangley Point, Cavite
  • San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
  • Legazpi City, Albay
  • Masbate City, Masbate
  • Roxas City, Capiz
  • Catarman, Northern Samar
  • Catbologan, Western Samar
  • Tacloban City, Leyte

39°C

  • Naia, Pasay City
  • MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte
  • Aparri, Cagayan
  • Baler, Aurora
  • Iba, Zambales
  • Clark Airport, Pampanga
  • CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
  • Cubi Point, Subic Bay Olongapo City
  • Ambulong, Tanauan Batangas
  • Coron, Palawan
  • Aborlan, Palawan
  • Daet, Camarines Norte
  • Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
  • Siquijor, Siquijor
  • Borongan, Eastern Samar
  • Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte

38°C

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  • NVSU Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
  • Casiguran, Aurora
  • San Ildefonso, Bulacan
  • Tayabas, Quezon
  • Malunay, Quezon
  • CVSU-Indang, Cavite
  • NAS-UPLB, Los Baños, Laguna
  • Juban, Sorsogon
  • BU-Guinobatan, Albay
  • Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
  • Butuan City, Agusan del Norte

37°C

  • Science Garden, Quezon City
  • Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
  • Romblon, Romblon
  • Mambusao, Capiz
  • Panglao International Airport, Bohol
  • Mactan International Airport, Cebu
  • Maasin, Southern Leyte
  • Cotabato City, Maguindanao

36°C

  • Alabat, Quezon
  • Laguindingan Airport, Misamis Oriental
  • Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte
  • Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur

35°C

  • Calayan Cagayan
  • Abucay, Bataan
  • Infanta, Quezon

34°C

  • General Santos City, South Cotabato

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.

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It also advised the public to wear loose and lightweight clothing to stay cool amid the scorching heat.

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