The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 44 areas in the country experienced “dangerous” heat indices on Saturday, April 27.
PAGASA said a heat index of 48°C was recorded in Aparri, Cagayan, followed by a heat index of 47°C in Virac, Catanduanes.
Five areas experienced a heat index of 46°C including Coron, Palawan; San Jose, Occidental Mindoro; Daet, Camarines Norte; Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) in Pili, Camarines Sur; and Iloilo City, Iloilo.
A heat index of 45°C was also recorded in Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), Pasay City; Dagupan City, Pangasinan; Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas; and Roxas City, Capiz.
In Sinait, Ilocos Sur; Laoag City, Ilocos Norte; Bacnotan, La Union; Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Alabat, Quezon; Aborlan, Palawan, Dumangas, Iloilo, Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte, a heat index of 44°C was felt.
A heat index of 43°C was also recorded in Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) in Batac, Ilocos Norte; Isabela State University (ISU) in Echague, Isabela; Casiguran, Aurora; Cubi Pt., Subic Bay, Olongapo; Puerto Princesa City, Palawan; Legazpi City, Albay; Masbate City, Masbate; La Granja, La Carlota; Negros Occidental; Guiuan, Eastern Samar; Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur; and Davao City, Davao del Sur.
PAGASA Science Garden, Quezon City; Calayan, Cagayan; Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya; Iba, Zambales; Clark Airport, Pampanga; Central Luzon State University (CLSU) in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija; Baler, Aurora; Tayabas, Quezon; Calapan, Oriental Mindoro; Juban, Sorsogon; Mambusao, Capiz; CMU Agromet, Musuan, Bukidnon; and Butuan City, Agusan del Norte experienced a heat index of 42°C.
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