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'Dangerous' heat levels may persist in 34 areas on June 13

Published Jun 12, 2024 10:51 am

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 34 areas may still experience a heat index that is considered “dangerous” on Thursday, June 13.

A dangerous heat index ranges from 42 degrees Celsius (°C) to 51°C, indicating an increased likelihood of heat-related illnesses, such as cramps, exhaustion, and a higher risk of heat stroke with continued activity.

PAGASA said a heat index of 47°C may be recorded in Virac, Catanduanes, while it may reach 46°C in Catarman, Northern Samar.

Sangley Point, Cavite; Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas; and Roxas City, Capiz may experience a 45°C heat index.

Meanwhile, Pasay City, Metro Manila; Muñoz, Nueva Ecija; Alabat, Quezon; Cuyo, Palawan; Legazpi City, Albay; and Masbate City, Masbate may experience a 44°C heat index.

PAGASA added that Laoag City, Ilocos Norte; Aparri, Cagayan; Tuguegarao City, Cagayan; Calapan, Oriental Mindoro; Puerto Princesa City, Palawan; Iloilo City, Iloilo; Dumangas, Iloilo; and Guiuan, Eastern Samar may have a heat index of 43°C.

Meanwhile, a 42°C heat index may be recorded in Science Garden, Quezon City, Metro Manila; Batac, Ilocos Norte; Bacnotan, La Union; Casiguran, Aurora; Cubi Pt. Subic Bay, Olongapo City; Daet, Camarines Norte; Juban, Sorsogon; Mambusao, Capiz; La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental; Siquijor, Siquijor; Catbalogan, Samar; Tacloban City, Leyte; Borongan, Eastern Samar; Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte; and Butuan City, Agusan del Norte.

PAGASA said the easterlies, or warm winds coming from the Pacific Ocean, will prevail over Davao Region, Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, and Caraga on Thursday.

Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms may affect Davao Region, while isolated rain showers or thunderstorms may persist in Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, and Caraga.

The rest of the country, including Metro Manila, will have partly cloudy to cloudy weather with isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms.

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