'Danger' level heat index forecast in 32 areas on May 6

‘Danger’ level heat index forecast in 32 areas on May 6

/ 08:27 AM May 06, 2025

'Danger' level heat index forecast in 32 ares on May 6

FILE PHOTO: A man pours cold water onto his head to cool off on a sweltering hot day in this file photo. (Associated Press Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 32 areas, including Metro Manila, are expected to experience a “danger” level peak heat index on Tuesday, the state weather bureau said.

Heat index, as defined by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), is 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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Based on Pagasa’s latest forecast, the highest heat index at 45ºC is forecast to be experienced in Isabel State University in Echague, Isabela

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

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

ISU Echague, Isabela – 45ºC

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Tuguegarao, Cagayan – 44ºC

Sangley Point, Cavite City, Cavite – 44ºC

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Daet, Camarines Norte – 44ºC

Naia Pasay City, Metro Manila – 43ºC

Science Garden, Quezon City, Metro Manila – 43ºC

Dagupan, Pangasinan – 43ºC

Cubi Pt., Subic Bay Olongapo City – 43ºC

San Ildefonso, Bulacan – 43ºC

TAU Camiling, Tarlac – 43ºC

Ambulong, Tanauan Batangas – 43ºC

Alabat, Quezon – 43ºC

CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur – 43ºC

Catarman, Northern Samar – 43ºC

Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur – 43ºC

Aparri, Cagayan – 42ºC

Iba, Zambales – 42ºC

CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija – 42ºC

Hacienda Luisita, Tarlac – 42ºC

Coron, Palawan – 42ºC

San Jose, Occidental Mindoro – 42ºC

Cuyo, Palawan – 42ºC

Legazpi City, Albay – 42ºC

Virac, Catanduanes – 42ºC

Masbate City, Masbate – 42ºC

Roxas City, Capiz – 42ºC

Iloilo City, Iloilo – 42ºC

Catbalogan, Western Samar – 42ºC

VSU-Baybay, Leyte – 42ºC

Guiuan, Eastern Samar – 42ºC

Maasin, Southern Leyte – 42ºC

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