Up to 44°C heat index may be recorded in next 2 days — PAGASA

Prepare for extremely hot weather in the next two days, with a potential highest heat index of 44 degrees Celsius (°C), said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, April 10.

PAGASA's two-day forecast shows that Dagupan City, Pangasinan, may experience a 44°C heat index on Thursday and Friday, April 11 and 12.

Since April 8, Dagupan City's heat index has been at 44°C.

On Thursday, the heat index may reach 43°C in Puerto Princesa City and Aborlan town, both in Palawan province, and 42°C in Bacnotan, La Union and Roxas City, Capiz.

On Friday, a 43°C heat index may be recorded in Bacnotan, La Union; Puerto Princesa City, Palawan; Aborlan, Palawan; and Roxas City, Capiz.

Meanwhile, Aparri, Cagayan; Tuguegarao City, Cagayan; San Jose, Occidental Mindoro; Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur; and Cotabato City, Maguindanao may register a 42°C heat index.

PAGASA said a heat index ranging from 42°C to 51°C indicates imminent "danger," as "heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely," and "heat stroke is probable with continued activity."