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39 areas could have heat indices between 42°C and 49°C on April 30

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39 areas could have heat indices between 42°C and 49°C on April 30

By Lizst Torres Abello

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 39 areas may face “dangerous” heat indices on Tuesday, April 30.

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PAGASA said a heat index of 49 degrees Celsius (°C) may be felt in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, while a heat index of 47°C may be experienced in Aparri, Cagayan.

A heat index of 46°C may be felt in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, while a heat index of 45°C may be recorded in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte; Bacnotan, La Union; Iba, Zambales; Coron, Palawan; Aborlan, Palawan; and Central Bicol State University (CBSUA) station in Pili, Camarines Sur.

In Sinait, Ilocos Sur; Isabela State University (ISU) station in Echague, Isabela; Central Luzon State University (CLSU) in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija; Baler, Aurora; Cubi Pt., Subic Bay, Olongao; San Jose, Occidental Mindoro; Virac, Catanduanes; Iloilo City, Iloilo; and Dumangas, Iloilo, a heat index of 44°C may be experienced.

Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) in Batac, Ilocos Norte; Clark Airport, Pampanga; Casiguran, Aurora; Puerto Princesa, Palawan; Masbate, City; Masbate; Roxas City, Capiz; Mambusao, Capiz; La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental; Guiuan, Eastern Samar; and Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur may have a heat index of 43°C.

A heat index of 42°C may also be recorded in Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City; Science Garden in Quezon City; Calayan, Cagayan; Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya; Sangley Point, Cavite; Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas; Daet, Camarines, Norte; Legazpi City, Albay; Catarman, Northern Samar; Catbalogan, Samar; and Tacloban City, Leyte.

Related story: https://mb.com.ph/2024/3/18/heat-index-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-differ-from-actual-temperature

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