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MANILA, Philippines 鈥� Heat indices in 22 monitoring areas across the Philippines are forecast to reach the 鈥渄anger鈥� level threshold on Wednesday, May 28.
This prediction comes from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
The heat index, as defined by the weather bureau, measures the level of discomfort an average person experiences due to the combined effects of temperature and air humidity.
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Heat indices from 42掳颁 to 51掳C fall within the 鈥渄anger鈥� level category, Pagasa added.
The following areas are expected to experience dangerous heat indices on Wednesday:
45掳颁
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
44掳颁
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
Dagupan City, Pangasinan
Aparri, Cagayan
Masbate City, Masbate
43掳颁
MMSU Batac, Ilocos Norte
Bacnotan, La Union
CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
Catarman, Northern Samar
Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
42掳颁
NAIA, Pasay City
Sinait, Ilocos Sur
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
ISU Echague, Isabela
Baler (Radar), Aurora
Iba, Zambales
Daet, Camarines Norte
Legazpi City, Albay
Virac (Synop), Catanduanes
Juban, Sorsogon
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur
Pagasa advised residents in areas under the dangerous heat index to take precautions, as they may get heat cramps and heat exhaustion.
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Continued exposure to the sun may lead to heatstroke, the weather bureau warned./apl