Heat index in Dagupan City soars to 44ºC, highest on Wednesday, April 29
MANILA, Philippines — Dagupan City in Pangasinan recorded the highest peak index on Wednesday, April 29, at 44ºC, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.
According to Pagasa, heat index refers to how hot it actually feels to the human body when air temperature and humidity are combined.
Once it ranges from 42ºC to 51ºC, Pagasa automatically categorizes it as “danger” level due to increased risks of heat cramps and heat exhaustion, which could then lead to heat stroke.
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While Dagupan City reached the highest heat index, Sangley Point in Cavite City continues to hold the longest-running recorded danger-level index, marking its seventh straight day of doing so since April 23.
Aside from Dagupan City, and Sangley Point, Cavite City, the following areas also registered danger-level heat indices on the same day:
- Laoag City, Ilocos Norte – 42ºC
- Aparri, Cagayan – 42ºC
- Cubi Pt., Subic Bay Olongapo City – 42ºC
- Tau-Camiling, Tarlac – 42ºC
- Aborlan, Palawan – 43ºC
- Guian, Eastern Samar – 42ºC
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