HEAT INDEX WATCH: 15 PH areas forecast to reach danger level on May 5

MANILA, Philippines — Danger-level heat indices are forecast in 15 areas across the country on Tuesday, May 5, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.

Danger-level heat indices range from 42ºC to 51ºC and carry increased risks of heat cramps and heat exhaustion, which may lead to heat stroke, according to Pagasa.

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Based on Pagasa’s forecast as of 5 p.m. on Monday, May 4, Dagupan City, Pangasinan, and Mambusao, Capiz are expected to record the highest heat index on Tuesday at 44ºC.

Meanwhile, below are the other areas expected to hit danger-level heat indices on the same day:

• Laoag City, Ilocos Norte – 42ºC
• Bacnotan, La Union – 42ºC
• Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – 42ºC
• Iba, Zambales – 42ºC
• Aborlan, Palawan – 43ºC
• Virac (Synop), Catanduanes – 43ºC
• Iloilo City, Iloilo – 43ºC
• Dumangas, Iloilo – 43ºC
• VSU-Baybay, Leyte – 42ºC
• Borongan, Eastern Samar – 43ºC
• Surigao City, Surigao del Norte – 42ºC
• Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur – 42ºC
• Butuan City, Agusan del Norte – 42ºC

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