25 areas veer toward `danger zone’ based on Pagasa heat index
The heat is on especially in 25 areas expected to have `dangerous level’ heat index. Photo by Grig C. Montegrande
MANILA, Philippines — Twenty-five areas across the country are expected to sizzle under the “danger” level of heat index on Black Saturday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
Under this category, heat index ranges from 42°C to 51°C where heat cramps and heat exhaustions are possible while continued exposure to the sun can lead to heat stroke.
Pagasa’s updated Friday bulletin also said that Infanta, Quezon and Ambulong in Tanauan, Batangas are forecast to hit the highest heat index at 44°C.
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Meanwhile, 23 other areas are expected to experience dangerous heat indices:
43°C
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City, Manila
- Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
- Cubi Pt., Subic Bay, Olongapo City
- San Ildefonso, Bulacan
- Iloilo City, Iloilo
- Dumangas, Iloilo
- Catarman, Northern Samar
- Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
42°C
- Dagupan City, Pangasinan
- Isabela State University – Echague, Isabela
- Central Luzon State University – Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
- Tayabas City, Quezon
- Sangley Point, Cavite City, Cavite
- Coron, Palawan
- San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
- Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
- Cuyo, Palawan
- Roxas City, Capiz
- Mambusao, Capiz
- La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
- Catbalogan, Western Samar
- Tacloban City, Leyte
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
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The Department of Health previously reminded the public to stay hydrated, wear comfortable clothing, and seek shaded and cool areas amid rising heat indices in many parts of the country.
