Seven locations recorded heat indices under the “danger” classification on Sunday, April 23, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Dangerous heat indices were recorded in Legazpi City, Albay 46 degrees Celsius (℃) in Legazpi City, Albay; and Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas (43℃), Dagupan City, Pangasinan (43℃); Davao City, Davao del Sur (42℃); Iba, Zambales (42℃); Masbate City, Masbate (42℃); and Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City (42℃).
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PAGASA said the heat index is the measurement of how hot it feels when relative humidity is factored in with the actual air temperature.
It pointed out that heat indices between 42°C and 51°C carry impending “danger” as “heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely” and “heat stroke is probable with continued activity.”
It added that continued activity could lead to heat stroke.
The highest observed heat index since March 1, 2023, was 48°C in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte on April 21.
In the next 24 hours, PAGASA said partly cloudy to cloudy weather will persist in the entire country.
There may also be isolated rain showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening.
PAGASA advised the public to remain vigilant as there can be flooding or landslides during severe thunderstorms, which are often associated with sudden heavy rains, lightning, thunder, gusts of wind, and sometimes hail.