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MANILA, Philippines 鈥� The heat index in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, is forecast to soar to 45掳C on Tuesday, reaching the 鈥渄anger鈥� 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掳颁 to 51掳C fall within the 鈥渄anger鈥� 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掳颁
Aparri, Cagayan
San Ildefonso, Bulacan
Sangley Point, Cavite City, Cavite
43掳颁
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掳颁
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