23 areas to reach ‘danger’ heat index level today, May 15 – Pagasa

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23 areas to reach ‘danger’ heat index level today, May 15 – Pagasa

05:15 AM May 15, 2025

Pedestrians walk under umbrella to protect against torrid sunlight.

The heat is on, especially in 23 areas expected to have a “dangerous level” heat index. Photo by Grig C. Montegrande

MANILA, Philippines — Twenty-three areas across the country are expected to sizzle under the dangerous category of heat index on Thursday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

In its updated bulletin, Pagasa said that six areas are forecast to hit the highest heat index for the day at 43°C. Pagasa noted that Cuyo in Palawan recorded the highest heat index at 45°C on Wednesday.

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READ: Dangerous heat index grips 33 areas; hits 45°C in Cuyo, Palawan

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Under the dangerous category, the heat index ranges from 42°C to 51°C. These areas are:

43°C

  • Dagupan City, Pangasinan
  • Bacnotan, La Union
  • Aparri, Cagayan
  • Iba, Zambales
  • Tayabas City, Quezon
  • San Jose, Occidental Mindoro

42°C

  • Catarman, Northern Samar
  • Dumangas, Iloilo
  • Iloilo City, Iloilo
  • Mambusao, Capiz
  • Roxas City, Capiz
  • Central Bicol State University for Agriculture – Pili, Camarines Sur
  • Masbate City, Masbate
  • Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
  • Coron, Palawan
  • National Agromet Station, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna
  • Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas
  • Sangley Point, Cavite City, Cavite
  • Cubi Pt., Subic Bay, Olongapo City
  • Casiguran, Aurora
  • Baler, Aurora
  • Tuguegarao City, Isabela
  • Laoag City, Ilocos Norte

READ: DOH warns vs heat-related illnesses amid high heat index

Pagasa warned that heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible under this category, while continued exposure to the sun can lead to heat stroke. /cb/abc

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