Pagasa: NCR, 39 other areas seen to have ‘dangerous’ heat index level

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MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila and 39 other areas in the country will experience dangerous heat index levels on Thursday, the state weather bureau said.

According to the heat index forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Wednesday, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) in Pasay City may record a heat index of 42 degrees Celsius.

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Meanwhile, the expected heat index in Pagasa’s Science Garden in Quezon City was marked at 41 degrees Celsius, classified in the “extreme caution” category.

Listed below are the 39 other areas that will have heat indices of 42 degrees Celsius and above:

• Dagupan City, Pangasinan – 46 degrees Celsius
• Central Bicol State University of Agriculture-Pili, Camarines Sur – 46 degrees Celsius
• Butuan City, Agusan del Norte – 46 degrees Celsius
• Bacnotan, La Union – 45 degrees Celsius
• Virac (Synop), Catanduanes – 45 degrees Celsius
• Cuyo, Palawan – 44 degrees Celsius
• Dumangas, Iloilo – 44 degrees Celsius
• Catarman, Northern Samar – 44 degrees Celsius
• Guian, Eastern Samar – 44 degrees Celsius
• Iloilo City, Iloilo – 44 degrees Celsius
• Roxas City, Capiz – 44 degrees Celsius
• Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur – 44 degrees Celsius
• Aparri, Cagayan – 43 degrees Celsius
• Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, Ilocos Norte – 43 degrees Celsius
• Sinait, Ilocos Sur – 43 degrees Celsius
• Laoag City, Ilocos Norte – 43 degrees Celsius
• Cubi Pt. , Subic Bay, Olongapo City – 43 degrees Celsius
• Iba, Zambales – 43 degrees Celsius
• Sangley Point, Cavite – 43 degrees Celsius
• Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas – 43 degrees Celsius
• Legazpi City, Albay – 43 degrees Celsius
• Masbate City, Masbate – 43 degrees Celsius
• Tacloban City, Leyte – 43 degrees Celsius
• San Jose, Occidental Mindoro – 43 degrees Celsius
• Borongan, Eastern Samar – 43 degrees Celsius
• Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte – 43 degrees Celsius
• Alabat, Quezon – 42 degrees Celsius
• Coron, Palawan – 42 degrees Celsius
• Davao City, Davao del Sur – 42 degrees Celsius
• Surigao City, Surigao del Norte – 42 degrees Celsius
• Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – 42 degrees Celsius
• Catbalogan, Samar – 42 degrees Celsius
• Isabela State University, Isabela – 42 degrees Celsius
• Baler (Radar), Aurora – 42 degrees Celsius
• Casiguran, Aurora – 42 degrees Celsius
• Siquijor, Siquijor – 42 degrees Celsius
• Puerto Princesa City, Palawan – 42 degrees Celsius
• Aborlan, Palawan – 42 degrees Celsius
• Daet, Camarines Norte – 42 degrees Celsius

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According to the Pagasa, a heat index of 42 to 51 degrees Celsius is “dangerous” and can result in various adverse health effects, such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

It also advised people to follow health safety reminders such as drinking plenty of water, not staying in hot areas, and wearing heat-protective clothing.