The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 40 areas may still experience a heat index that is considered “dangerous” on Tuesday, May 14.
The heat index in Dagupan City, Pangasinan may reach 47°C, while it may reach 46°C in Virac (Synop), Catanduanes, and CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur.
Meanwhile, Roxas City, Capiz; Catarman, Northern Samar; Guiuan, Eastern Samar; Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte may experience a 45°C heat index.
PAGASA added that Laoag City, Ilocos Norte; Bacnotan, La Union; San Jose, Occidental Mindoro; Puerto Princesa City, Palawan; Cuyo, Palawan; Legazpi City, Albay; Masbate City, Masbate; and Iloilo City, Iloilo may have a heat index of 44°C.
Meanwhile, a 43°C heat index may be recorded in Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Pasay City, Metro Manila; Aparri, Cagayan; ISU Echague, Isabela; Baler (Radar), Aurora; Casiguran, Aurora; Aborlan, Palawan; Dumangas, Iloilo; Dipolog, Zamboanga Del Norte; and Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Del Sur.
PAGASA added that Science Garden Quezon City, Metro Manila; Tuguegarao City, Cagayan; Iba, Zambales; Clark Airport (DMIA), Pampanga; CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija; Cubi Pt., Subic Bay Olongapo City; Sangley Point, Cavite; Ambulong, Tanauan Batangas; Daet, Camarines Norte; La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental; Catbalogan, Samar; Tacloban City, Leyte; Borongan, Eastern Samar; Davao City, Davao Del Sur; Cotabato City, Maguindanao; and Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte may experience a heat index of 42°C.
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.