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Dangerous heat index predicted in 22 areas on Wednesday (May 28)

33 areas hit 'danger' level peak heat indices on Thursday, said the state weather bureau. — Inquirer stock photo 

(INQUIRER stock photo)

MANILA, Philippines — Heat indices in 22 monitoring areas across the Philippines are forecast to reach the “danger” 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° to 51°C fall within the “danger” level category, Pagasa added.

The following areas are expected to experience dangerous heat indices on Wednesday:

45°

Butuan City, Agusan del Norte

44°

Laoag City, Ilocos Norte

Dagupan City, Pangasinan

Aparri, Cagayan

Masbate City, Masbate

43°

MMSU Batac, Ilocos Norte

Bacnotan, La Union

CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur

Catarman, Northern Samar

Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte

42°

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

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