The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said “dangerous” heat indices were felt in 29 areas in the country including Metro Manila on Thursday, April 25.
PAGASA said a heat index of 47°C was recorded in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, and Aparri, Cagayan, followed by a heat index of 46°C in Aborlan, Palawan.
It also recorded a heat index of 45°C in Bacnotan, La Union, and Sangley Point, Cavite.
In Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City; Laoag City, Ilocos Norte; Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas; Coron, Palawan; and Legazpi City, Albay, a heat index of 44°C was felt.
Also, a heat index of 43°C was recorded in Sinait, Ilocos Sur; Tuguegarao City, Cagayan; Isabela State University (ISU) station in Echague, Isabela; Iba, Zambales; San Jose, Occidental Mindoro; Puerto Princesa City, Palawan; Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) station in Pili, Camarines Sur; Dumangas, Iloilo; La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental; and Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte.
PAGASA also recorded a heat index of 42°C in Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) station in Batac, Ilocos Norte; Central Luzon State University (CLSU) station in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija; Cubi Pt., Subic Bay, Olongapo; Tayabas, Quezon; Alabat, Quezon; Virac, Catanduanes; Roxas City, Capiz; Malaybalay, Bukidnon; Cotabato City, Maguindanao.