‘Danger’ level heat indices forecast in 18 areas — Pagasa

Eighteen areas across the country are forecast to experience “danger-level” heat indices on Tuesday, April 29, according to the state weather bureau.

MANILA, Philippines — Eighteen areas, including Metro Manila, are forecast to hit “danger” level peak heat indices on Tuesday, said the state weather bureau.

Heat index refers to the “measure of the contribution that high humidity makes with abnormally high temperatures in reducing the body’s ability to cool itself.”

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According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration’s (Pagasa) latest forecast, the highest heat index is forecast to be experienced in Sangley Point, Cavite City, at 45ºC.

Pagasa automatically tags indices ranging from 42ºC to 51ºC as “danger category” due to the increased risk of heat-related illnesses such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke.

Below is the list of areas forecast to record a heat index of or above 42ºC in descending order:

Sangley Point, Cavite City, Cavite – 45ºC

Masbate City, Masbate – 44ºC

CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur –  44ºC

Naia Pasay City, Metro Manila – 43ºC

San Jose, Occidental Mindoro – 43ºC

Cuyo, Palawan – 43ºC

Dagupan, Pangasinan – 42ºC

Bacnotan, La Union – 42ºC

Clark Airport, Pampanga – 42ºC

Cubi Pt. Subic Bay, Olongapo City – 42ºC

Tau, Camiling – 42ºC

Infanta, Quezon – 42ºC

Coron, Palawan – 42ºC

Daet, Camarines Norte – 42ºC

Roxas City, Capiz – 42ºC

Iloilo City, Iloilo – 42ºC

Dumangas, Iloilo – 42ºC

CMU-Agromet, Musuan, Bukidnon – 42ºC