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
Tuguegarao, Cagayan – 44ºC
Sangley Point, Cavite City, Cavite – 44ºC
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
Davao City, Davao – 42ºC