Dagupan City to sizzle with 45掳C heat index on May 27
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MANILA, Philippines — The heat index in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, is forecast to soar to 45°C on Tuesday, reaching the “danger” level, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.
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According to Pagasa, the heat index measures the level of discomfort an average person experiences due to the effects of temperature and air humidity.
Heat indices ranging from 42°C to 51°C fall within the “danger” level category, posing risks of heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke, Pagasa added.
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Dangerous heat indices are also forecast for the following areas on Tuesday:
44°C
Aparri, Cagayan
San Ildefonso, Bulacan
Sangley Point, Cavite City, Cavite
43°C
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Clark Airport (DMIA), Pampanga
TAU Camiling, Tarlac
Infanta, Quezon
Daet, Camarines Norte
Masbate City, Masbate
Iloilo City, Iloilo
Guiuan, Eastern Samar
42°C
NAIA, Pasay
Bacnotan, La Union
Baler (Radar), Aurora
Iba, Zambales
Cubi Pt. Cubic Bay, Olongapo City
Alabat, Quezon
Legazpi City, Albay
Roxas City, Capiz
Mambusao, Capiz
Dumangas, Iloilo
La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
Catarman, Northern Samar
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
Pagasa earlier said that no tropical cyclone is expected to develop or enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility for the rest of May. The agency also said the rainy season is expected to begin in early June./mcm
