The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 36 areas in the country may experience “dangerous” heat index on Monday, April 29.
PAGASA said a heat index of 47°C may be felt in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, while Aparri, Cagayan may have a heat index of 46°C.
PAGASA may also record a heat index of 45°C in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte; Bacnotan, La Union; Tuguegarao City, Cagayan; Isabela State University (ISU) in Echague, Isabela; and Baler, Aurora.
A heat index of 44°C may be felt in Sinait, Ilocos Sur; Casiguran, Aurora; Coron, Palawan; San Jose, Occidental Mindoro; Aborlan, Palawan; and Dumangas, Iloilo.
In Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City; Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) in Batac, Ilocos Norte; Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya; Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas; Puerto Princesa City, Palawan; Virac, Catanduanes; Iloilo City, Iloilo; Guiuan, Eastern Samar; and Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur, a heat index of 43°C may be felt.
A heat index of 42°C may be experienced in Science Garden in Quezon City; Iba, Zambales; Clark Airport, Pampanga; Central Luzon State University (CLSU) in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija; Cubi Pt., Subic Bay, Olongapo; Sangley Point, Cavite; Legazpi City, Albay, Central Bicol State University (CBSUA) in Pili, Camarines Sur; Roxas City, Capiz; Mambusao, Capiz; La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental; Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte; Davao City, Davao del Sur; and Butuan City, Agusan del Norte.
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