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More than 30 areas to experience danger-level heat indices - PAGASA
More than 30 areas to experience danger-level heat indices - PAGASA
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More than 30 areas to experience danger-level heat indices - PAGASA
by Kristan Carag07 May 2024
Children swim in an inflatable pool during a hot day in Manila, Philippines, April 29, 2024. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) expects that more than 30 areas will record danger-level heat indices on Tuesday, May 7.

PAGASA warns that the heat index could reach up to 46 degrees Celsius in Dagupan City, Pangasinan.

Other areas that could register danger-level heat indices include:

  • The Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City;
  • Science Garden in Quezon City;
  • Sinait, Ilocos Sur;
  • Laoag City, Ilocos Norte;
  • Mariano Marcos State University in Batac, Ilocos Norte;
  • Bacnotan, La Union;
  • Aparri, Cagayan;
  • Tuguegarao City, Cagayan;
  • Isabela State University in Echague, Isabela;
  • Iba, Zamabales;
  • Clark Airport in Pampanga;
  • Central Luzon State University in Munoz, Nueva Ecija;
  • Baler, Aurora;
  • Casiguran, Aurora;
  • Subic Bay, Olongapo City;
  • Sangley Point, Cavite;
  • Alabat, Quezon;
  • Coron, Palawan;
  • San Jose, Occidental Mindoro;
  • Puerto Princesa City, Palawan;
  • Aborlan, Palawan;
  • Cuyo, Palawan;
  • Virac, Catanduanes;
  • Masbate City, Masbate;
  • The Central Bicol State University of Agriculture in Pili, Camarines Sur;
  • Roxas City, Capiz;
  • Iloilo City, Iloilo;
  • Dumangas, Iloilo;
  • Catarman, Northern Samar;
  • Catbalogan, Samar;
  • Tacloban City, Leyte;
  • Guiuan, Eastern Samar;
  • Dipolog, Zamboanga Del Norte;
  • Davao City, Davao Del Sur;
  • Cotabato City, Maguindanao; and
  • Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte.

Based on data from PAGASA, the heat index went up to as high as 50 degrees Celsisus on Monday, May 6, in Clark Airport.

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PAGASA cautions the public that the extreme heat could cause heat cramps, as well as heat exhaustion, and continued exposure could lead to heat stroke.

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