‘Dangerous’ heat index forecast for Dagupan, Aparri, 35 areas
Dagupan City in Pangasinan, Aparri in Cagayan, and 35 other areas in the country are forecast to experience the dangerous category of heat index on Wednesday, according to the state weather bureau. — Inquirer stock photo
MANILA, Philippines — Dagupan City in Pangasinan, Aparri in Cagayan, and 35 other areas in the country are forecast to experience the dangerous category of heat index on Wednesday, according to the state weather bureau.
In its updated bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration said that Dagupan City and Aparri are set to peak at the highest heat index at 46°C. On Tuesday, Dagupan City recorded the highest heat index at 48°C.
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Areas under the dangerous category are expected to reach a heat index from 42°C to 51°C. Under this category, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible, while continued exposure to the sun can lead to heatstroke.
Other areas with similar dangerous heat indices are:
45°C
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
44°C
Sinait, Ilocos Sur
Mariano Marcos State University – Batac, Ilocos Norte
Baler, Aurora
Daet, Camarines Norte
Masbate City, Masbate
Iloilo City, Iloilo
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
43°C
Bacnotan, La Union
Isabela State University – Echague, Isabela
Casiguran, Aurora
Cubi Pt., Subic Bay, Olongapo City
Tarlac Agricultural University – Camiling, Tarlac
Coron, Palawan
Cuyo, Palawan
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42°C
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
Borongan, Eastern Samar
Catarman, Northern Samar
Dumangas, Iloilo
Roxas City, Capiz
Central Bicol State University for Agriculture – Pili, Camarines Sur
Virac, Catanduanes
Legazpi City, Albay
National Agromet Station – University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna
Alabat, Quezon
Infanta, Quezon
Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas
Sangley Point, Cavite City, Cavite
Hacienda Luisita, Tarlac City
Clark Airport, Pampanga
Iba, Zambales
Calayan, Cagayan
Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
The Department of Health earlier advised the public to wear comfortable clothing and stay hydrated to avoid any heat-related illnesses. /das/abc
