Pagasa: ‘Dangerous’ heat index forecast in 28 areas
A man drinks from a plastic cup during a hot day in Manila on Marcn 3, 2025. — File photo by Agence France-Presse
MANILA, Philippines — San Jose in Occidental Mindoro and 27 other areas across the country are forecast to experience heat indices under the “dangerous” level on Saturday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
In its updated bulletin, Pagasa said that San Jose, Occidental Mindoro is expected to hit the highest heat index with 45°C. Pagasa noted that the same area recorded the highest heat index on Friday at 47°C.
Under the “dangerous” category, heat index ranges from 42°C to 51°C and may cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Meanwhile, continued exposure to the sun may lead to heat stroke.
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Other areas expected to reach similar danger-level heat indices are:
44°C
Aparri, Cagayan
Cubi Pt., Subic Bay, Olongapo City
Infanta, Quezon
Central Bicol State University for Agriculture – Pili, Camarines Sur
43°C
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
Dagupan City, Pangasinan
Bacnotan, La Union
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Iba, Zambales
Cuyo, Palawan
Daet, Camarines Norte
Virac, Catanduanes
Masbate City, Masbate
Iloilo City, Iloilo
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
Davao City, Davao del Sur
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
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42°C
Ninoy Aquino International Airport – Pasay City, Manila
San Ildefonso, Bulacan
Tayabas City, Quezon
Sangley Point, Cavite City, Cavite
Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
Legazpi City, Albay
Roxas City, Capiz
Dumangas, Iloilo
Borongan, Eastern Samar /das
