Dangerous heat index expected in 15 areas on May 5
Twenty-eight areas are forecast to hit ‘danger’ level peak heat indices on Thursday, said the state weather bureau. — Inquirer stock photo
MANILA, Philippines — Fifteen areas in the country are expected to experience a “danger level” heat index on Monday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
Infanta in Quezon is forecast to hit the highest heat index at 45°C, Pagasa said.
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In its latest bulletin, the state weather service also reported that its monitoring stations in the following areas forecast a 44°C heat index:
Dagupan City, Pangasinan
Aparri, Cagayan
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
ISU Echague, Isabela
Sangley Point, Cavite
Meanwhile, below are other areas expected to hit the “danger” category (42ºC to 51ºC):
43ºC
Naia, Pasay City
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
Tayabas, Quezon
42ºC
Masbate City, Masbate
MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte
Bacnotan, La Union
Iba, Zambales
Cubi Point, Subic Bay Olongapo City
TAU Camiling, Tarlac
Under this level, Pagasa said, “heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely,” and “heatstroke is probable with continued exposure.”
On the other hand, below is the list of areas that might be placed under the “extreme caution” category (33°C to 41°C):
41°C
Science Garden, Quezon City
Calayan, Cagayan
Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas
Alabat, Quezon
Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
Coron, Palawan
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
Cuyo, Palawan
Daet, Camarines Norte
Legazpi City, Albay
CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
Catarman, Northern Samar
Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
Cotabato City, Maguindanao
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
40°C
Sinait, Ilocos Sur
Casiguran, Aurora
CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
San Ildefonso, Bulacan
Hacienda Luisita, Tarlac
NAS-UPLB, Los Baños, Laguna
Virac, Catanduanes
Juban, Sorsogon
Roxas City, Capiz
Mambusao, Capiz
Iloilo City, Iloilo
Dumangas, Iloilo
Mactan International Airport, Cebu
Catbalogan, Western Samar
Tacloban City, Leyte
Borongan, Eastern Samar
Guiuan, Eastern Samar
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
CMU Agromet, Musuan, Bukidnon
Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte
Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur
39°C
NVSU Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
Clark Airport, Pampanga
Aborlan, Palawan
Panglao International Airport, Bohol
Siquijor, Siquijor
VSU-Baybay, Leyte
BIA-Daraga, Albay
La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
38°C
Itbayat, Batanes
Basco, Batanes
Baler, Aurora
Malunay, Quezon
CVSU-Indang, Cavite
Romblon, Romblon
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Maasin, Southern Leyte
Laguindingan Airport, Misamis Oriental
Davao City, Davao Del Sur
37°C
Abucay, Bataan
BU-Guinobatan, Albay
General Santos City, South Cotabato
Earlier, the Department of Health urged the public to stay hydrated and minimize outdoor activities between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to reduce the risk of heatstroke and other heat-related illnesses.
The agency also advised the public to wear loose and lightweight clothing to stay cool amid the scorching heat.
