15 areas at risk of ‘dangerous’ heat index on April 22

Apr 22, 2024 01:27 AM

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 15 areas may experience “dangerous” heat indices on Monday, April 22.

Celebrating National Pet Month, pets and owners joined water activities in the Paw Aqualympics at the SM City Taytay in Taytay, Rizal on April 21, 2024. With hotter temperatures during the dry season, pets are vulnerable to heat, that is why, staying cool is important for them to prevent heatstroke and other serious health problems. (Mark Balmores/Manila Bulletin)

PAGASA said a heat index of 45 degrees Celsius (°C) may be recorded at the Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) station in Pili, Camarines Sur.

A heat index of 44°C may also be felt in Infanta, Quezon; Puerto Princesa City, Palawan; and Aborlan, Palawan.

In Dagupan, Pangasinan; Aparri, Cagayan; Legazpi City, Albay; Virac, Catanduanes; Guiuan, Eastern Samar; and Maabate, City, Masbate, a heat index of 43°C may be felt.

Meanwhile, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan; Roxas City, Capiz; Dumangas, Iloilo; Iloilo City, Iloilo; and Catarman, Northern Samar may have a heat index of 42°C.

Based on the daily heat index report of PAGASA, the highest heat index so far since 2024 began was recorded in Roxas City, Capiz at 48°C.

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