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MANILA, Philippines — Dagupan City in Pangasinan and Cubi Point in Subic Bay, Olongapo City are expected to have a dangerous heat index of 45°C on Easter Sunday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
In its latest bulletin, the state weather bureau also reported that its 26 monitoring stations in other areas forecast a dangerous heat index.
43ºC
Aparri, Cagayan
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
ISU Echague, Isabela
Baler, Aurora
Casiguran, Aurora
TAU Camiling, Tarlac
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
Cuyo, Palawan
Iloilo City, Iloilo
42ºC
Naia, Pasay City
Bacnotan, La Union
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
Hacienda Luisita, Tarlac
Sangley Point, Cavite
Ambulong, Tanauan Batangas
Infanta, Quezon
Alabat, Quezon
Coron, Palawan
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
Roxas City, Capiz
Mambusao, Capiz
Dumangas, Iloilo
La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
Catarman, Northern Samar
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
Under the “danger category,” Pagasa said “heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely” and “heatstroke is probable with continued exposure.”
On the other hand, below are areas that might be placed under the “extreme caution” category, or 33°C to 41°C:
41°C
Science Garden, Quezon City
Sinait, Ilocos Sur
NVSU Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
Iba, Zambales
Clark Airport, Pampanga
CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
San Ildefonso, Bulacan
Aborlan, Palawan
Legazpi City, Albay
Virac, Catanduanes
Masbate City, Masbate
Catbologan, Western Samar
Tacloban City, Leyte
Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
Cotabato City, Maguindanao
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
40°C
MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte
Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
Romblon, Romblon
Daet, Camarines Norte
VSU-Baybay, Leyte
Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte
Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur
39°C
Calayan, Cagayan
Tayabas, Quezon
Malunay, Quezon
Juban, Sorsogon
BU-Guinobatan, Albay
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Panglao International Airport, Bohol
Mactan International Airport, Cebu
Siquijor, Siquijor
Borongan, Eastern Samar
Guiuan, Eastern Samar
Maasin, Southern Leyte
Davao City, Davao Del Sur
38°C
CVSU-Indang, Cavite
NAS-UPLB, Los Baños, Laguna
BIA-Daraga, Albay
Laguindingan Airport, Misamis Oriental
37°C
Abucay, Bataan
36°C
General Santos City, South Cotabato
35°C
Itbayat, Batanes
Basco, Batanes
32°C
Malaybay, Bukidnon
33°C
CMU Agromet, Musuan, Bukidnon
Tanay, Rizal
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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The agency also advised the public to wear loose and lightweight clothing to stay cool amid the scorching heat.