The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) recorded a 44°C heat index with a 70 percent relative humidity rate in Aparri, Cagayan on Monday, May 1.
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This temperature falls under the "danger" category (44 to 51 °C), where people are more likely to experience heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Heat stroke is also probable with continuous exposure to this heat index level, the state weather bureau warned. Aside from Aparri, PAGASA also logged the following areas under the same category: Catarman, Northern Samar (44°C); Catbalogan, Western Samar (44°C); Clark Airport, Pampanga (42°C); Dagupan City, Pangasinan (44°C); Iba, Zambales (42°C); Laoag City, Ilocos Norte (44°C); Legazpi City, Albay (43°C); Maasin, Southern Leyte (42°C); Masbate City, Masbate (43°C); NAIA Pasay City (43°C); Tacloban City, Leyte (43°C); Tuguegarao City, Cagayan (42°C); and Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur (42°C). As of writing, the highest heat index in 2023 was recorded in Guiuan, Eastern Samar at 49°C on April 16. Heat index is the level of temperature that the human body feels relative to humidity and air temperature.
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This temperature falls under the "danger" category (44 to 51 °C), where people are more likely to experience heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Heat stroke is also probable with continuous exposure to this heat index level, the state weather bureau warned. Aside from Aparri, PAGASA also logged the following areas under the same category: Catarman, Northern Samar (44°C); Catbalogan, Western Samar (44°C); Clark Airport, Pampanga (42°C); Dagupan City, Pangasinan (44°C); Iba, Zambales (42°C); Laoag City, Ilocos Norte (44°C); Legazpi City, Albay (43°C); Maasin, Southern Leyte (42°C); Masbate City, Masbate (43°C); NAIA Pasay City (43°C); Tacloban City, Leyte (43°C); Tuguegarao City, Cagayan (42°C); and Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur (42°C). As of writing, the highest heat index in 2023 was recorded in Guiuan, Eastern Samar at 49°C on April 16. Heat index is the level of temperature that the human body feels relative to humidity and air temperature.
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