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Dagupan City to sizzle with 45°C heat index on May 27

Dagupan City to sizzle with 45°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.

READ: Metro Manila among 25 areas to hit ‘danger’ heat index on May 26

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° to 51°C fall within the “danger” level category, posing risks of heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke, Pagasa added.

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

Dangerous heat indices are also forecast for the following areas on Tuesday:

44°

Aparri, Cagayan

San Ildefonso, Bulacan

Sangley Point, Cavite City, Cavite

43°

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°

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

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