Highest heat index forecast in Los Baños at 50°C — Pagasa
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration forecast that Los Baños, Laguna will experience the highest heat index at 50°C on Wednesday.
MANILA, Philippines — Los Baños, Laguna is set to experience the highest heat index at 50°C on Wednesday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
This was recorded at the National Agrometeorological Station-University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna. Pagasa noted in its 5 p.m. Tuesday bulletin that it had peaked at the same heat index for two consecutive days already.
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This falls under the “dangerous” category, wherein the heat index ranges from 42°C to 51°C. Pagasa warned that continued heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible, while continued exposure to the sun can lead to heat stroke.
Dangerous heat indices are also forecast in the following areas:
47°C
San Ildefonso, Bulacan
44°C
Hacienda Luisita, Tarlac City
Sangley Point, Cavite City, Cavite
Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas
43°C
Isabela State University – Echague, Isabela
Baler, Aurora
Catarman, Northern Samar
42°C
Ninoy Aquino International Airport – Pasay City, Manila
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Iba, Zambales
Clark Airport, Pampanga
Coron, Palawan
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Central Bicol State University for Agriculture – Pili, Camarines Sur
Roxas City, Capiz
Iloilo City, Iloilo
Dumangas, Iloilo
READ: DOH warns vs heat-related illnesses amid high heat index
The Department of Health earlier advised the public to wear comfortable clothing, use sun protection, seek a shaded or cool area with proper ventilation, and stay hydrated to avoid any heat-related illnesses.
