Twenty-two areas across the country will experience a ‘dangerous’ heat index level on Wednesday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. — Inquirer file photo
MANILA, Philippines — Twenty-two monitoring areas in the country are expected to log heat indices under the “danger” level on Wednesday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
A heat index that falls between 42 and 51°C is considered dangerous and could cause heat cramps and exhaustion. Continuous exposure to this temperature could lead to heat stroke.
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Below is the complete list of areas where monitoring stations are expected to log dangerous heat indices on May 14, based on Pagasa’s forecast:
NAIA, Pasay City – 42°C
Science Garden, Quezon City – 42°C
Cubi Pt., Subic Bay Olongapo City – 42°C
Sangley Point, Cavite City – 44°C
Ambulong, Tanauan Batangas — 42°C
Coron, Palawan – 43°C
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro – 44°C
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan – 42°C
Masbate City, Masbate – 43°C
CBSUA Pili, Camarines Sur – 44°C
Roxas City, Capiz – 44°C
Iloilo City, Iloilo – 43°C
Dumangas, Iloilo – 43°C
Catarman, Northern Samar – 42°C
Tacloban City, Leyte – 43°C
VSU Baybay, Leyte – 42°C
Guian, Eastern Samar – 43°C
Maasin, Southern Leyte – 42°C
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte – 44°C
Bacnotan, La Union – 42°C
Siquijor, Siquijor – 42°C
Dipoolog, Zamboanga del Norte – 42°C /das/abc