35 areas to experience heat indices between 42°C to 48°C on May 1


The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 35 areas may face “dangerous” heat indices on Wednesday, May 1.

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PAGASA said a heat index of 48 degrees Celsius (°C) may be felt in CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur, while heat index of 47°C may be experienced in Dagupan City, Pangasinan.  

Heat index of 46°C may be felt in Aparri, Cagayan, while 45°C may be recorded in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte; Tuguegarao City, Cagayan; Puerto Princesa City, Palawan; Virac (Synop), Catanduanes; and Masbate City, Masbate.

In ISU Echague, Isabela; Casiguran, Aurora; Coron, Palawan; San Jose, Occidental Mindoro; Aborlan, Palawan; Roxas City, Capiz; Iloilo City, Iloilo; and Dumangas, Iloilo, heat index of 44°C may be experienced.

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Five-day computation and two-day forecast of heat index. (PAGASA)

NAIA Pasay City, Metro Manila; MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte; Bacnotan, La Union; Iba, Zambales; Baler (Radar), Aurora; Sangley Point, Cavite; Alabat, Quezon; Daet, Camarines Norte; La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental; Catarman, Northern Samar; Tacloban City, Leyte may experience heat index of 43°C.

Heat index of 42°C may also be recorded in Science Garden Quezon City, Metro Manila; Sinait, Ilocos Sur; CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija; Cubi Pt., Subic Bay Olongapo City; Legazpi City, Albay; Mambusao, Capiz; Catbalogan, Samar; and Guiuan, Eastern Samar.

On April 30, the PAGASA reported 34 areas experienced "dangerous" heat index.

With this heat index effect classification, there is a possibility of heat cramps and heat exhaustion likely to occur, while heat stroke becomes probable with continued exposure.

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https://mb.com.ph/2024/4/30/34-areas-experience-dangerous-heat-indices-on-april-30-1