The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said heat indices in parts of the country, including Metro Manila, could reach the “danger” level on Wednesday, April 24.
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PAGASA said the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) station in Pasay City may have a heat index of 44°C, while PAGASA Science Garden in Quezon City may feel a heat index of 43°C.
PAGASA also said a dangerous heat index of 46°C may be recorded in the Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) station in Pili, Camarines Sur.
In Dagupan City, Pangasinan; Aparri, Cagayan; San Jose, Occidental Mindoro; Puerto Princesa City, Palawan; and Aborlan, Palawan, a heat index of 45°C may be felt.
A heat index of 44°C may also be recorded in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan and Guiuan, Eastern Samar.
Meanwhile, a heat index of 43°C may be expected in Central Luzon State University (CLSU) station in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija; Sangley Point, Cavite; Coron, Palawan; Legazpi City, Albay; Virac, Catanduanes; Masbate City, Masbate; Roxas City, Capiz; and Iloilo City, Iloilo.
In Isabela State University (ISU) station in Isabela, Cagayan; Iba, Zambales; Baler, Aurora; Casiguran, Aurora; Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas; Alabat, Quezon; Daet, Camarines Norte; Dumangas, Iloilo; La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental; Catarman, Northern Samar; Catbalogan, Samar; and Tacloban, Leyte, a heat index of 42°C may be felt.
The highest heat index recorded since 2024 began was 48°C in Roxas, Capiz on March 28 and in Aparri, Cagayan on April 23.
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