Dangerous heat index expected in 24 areas in PH on May 11
Sixteen areas are forecast to hit ‘danger’ level peak heat indices on Thursday, said the state weather bureau. — Inquirer stock photo
MANILA, Philippines — Tayabas in Quezon and Tuguegarao City in Cagayan should brace for a dangerous heat index of 44°C on Sunday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
The state weather bureau also reported that its monitoring stations in 22 areas forecast heat indices ranging from 42ºC to 51ºC, levels classified under the “danger” category.
43ºC
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
Bacnotan, La Union
ISU Echague, Isabela
Iba, Zambales
Coron, Palawan
Sangley Point, Cavite
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Cuyo, Palawan
Dumangas, Iloilo
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
42ºC
Dagupan City, Pangasinan
MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte
Aparri, Cagayan
Cubi Point, Subic Bay Olongapo City
San Ildefonso, Bulacan
Ambulong, Tanauan Batangas
Infanta, Quezon
Alabat, Quezon
Masbate City, Masbate
Roxas City, Capiz
Iloilo City, Iloilo
Tacloban City, Leyte
Under the danger level, Pagasa said “heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely” and “heatstroke is probable with continued exposure.”
Meanwhile, the following areas may fall under the “extreme caution” category, with heat indices ranging from 33ºC to 41ºC:
41°C
Naia, Pasay City
Sinait, Ilocos Sur
Baler, Aurora
Casiguran, Aurora
TAU Camiling, Tarlac
Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
Daet, Camarines Norte
Legazpi City, Albay
Virac, Catanduanes
Juban, Sorsogon
CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
BU-Guinobatan, Albay
BIA-Daraga, Albay
Siquijor, Siquijor
Catarman, Northern Samar
Catbologan, Western Samar
Maasin, Southern Leyte
Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
Laguindingan Airport, Misamis Oriental
Cotabato City, Maguindanao
Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur
40°C:
NVSU Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
Hacienda Luisita, Tarlac
Romblon, Romblon
Mambusao, Capiz
VSU-Baybay, Leyte
Borongan, Eastern Samar
CMU Agromet, Musuan, Bukidnon
Davao City, Davao Del Sur
Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte
39°C
Science Garden, Quezon City
Malunay, Quezon
CVSU-Indang, Cavite
NAS-UPLB, Los Baños, Laguna
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
Aborlan, Palawan
La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Clark Airport, Pampanga
CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
Guiuan, Eastern Samar
38°C
Panglao International Airport, Bohol
Mactan International Airport, Cebu
General Santos City, South Cotabato
37°C
Calayan, Cagayan
36°C
Itbayat, Batanes
Basco, Batanes
Abucay, Bataan
Malaybalay, Bukidnon
33°C
Tanay, Rizal
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The Department of Health has urged the public to stay hydrated and minimize outdoor activities between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to reduce the risk of heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses.
The agency also has advised the public to wear loose and lightweight clothing to stay cool amid the scorching heat.
