‘Dangerous’ heat index seen in 14 areas
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said hot and humid weather is expected to prevail in most of the country on Monday, with the heat index in 14 areas hitting “dangerous” levels, which range from 42 to 51 degrees Celsius.
According to the weather bureau, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte; Dagupan City, Pangasinan; Tuguegarao City, Cagayan; and Baler, Aurora, will experience a heat index of 43ºC on Monday.
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The following areas, meanwhile, will have a slightly lower heat index on Monday at 42ºC: Bacnotan, La Union; Aparri, Cagayan; Iba, Zambales; Subic Bay, Olongapo City; San Ildefonso, Bulacan; Camiling, Tarlac; Coron, Palawan; San Jose, Occidental Mindoro; Virac, Catanduanes; and Masbate City, Masbate.
“Dangerous” levels of heat index could cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion, and prolonged exposure to such heat could lead to heat stroke, warned Pagasa.
The weather bureau also issued cautionary warnings about the heat index in the following areas on Monday: Baguio City and La Trinidad in Benguet, at 27ºC; Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, and General Santos City, South Cotabato, with both at 28ºC; and Tanay, Rizal, as well as Malaybalay and Musuan in Bukidnon, all at 32ºC. —Gillian Villanueva
