Dipolog, Hinatuan, 24 others to experience dangerous heat indices
The heat index in Dipolog in Zamboanga del Sur, Hinatuan in Surigao del Norte, and 24 other areas are forecast to hit the “danger” level on Sunday, says the state weather bureau. — Inquirer stock photo
MANILA, Philippines — Dipolog in Zamboanga del Sur, Hinatuan in Surigao del Norte, and 24 other areas in the country are forecast to hit dangerous levels of heat indices on Sunday, according to the state weather bureau.
READ: 45°C heat index forecast in Zamboanga del Norte
In the updated bulletin, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that Dipolog and Hinatuan are expected to hit the highest heat index at 44°C.
Tarlac Agricultural University in Camiling, Tarlac and Davao City in Davao del Sur logged the highest heat index at 44°C on Saturday.
Under the dangerous category, heat index ranges from 42°C to 51°C where heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Meanwhile, continued exposure to the sun may lead to heat stroke.
Other areas with similar dangerous heat indices are:
43°C
- Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
- Isabela State University – Echague, Isabela
- Infanta, Quezon
- Virac, Catanduanes
- Guiuan, Eastern Samar
- Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
- Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
42°C
- Aparri, Cagayan
- Alabat, Quezon
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
- Coron, Palawan
- Cuyo, Palawan
- Legazpi City, Albay
- Masbate City, Masbate
- Roxas City, Capiz
- Mambusao, Capiz
- Iloilo City, Iloilo
- Dumangas, Iloilo
- Siquijor, Siquijor
- Catbalogan, Western Samar
- Tacloban City, Leyte
- Borongan, Eastern Samar
- Maasin, Southern Leyte
- Central Mindanao University Agrome, Musuan, Bukidnon
READ: Sunday weather: ‘Habagat’ to continue to bring rains over Luzon
Pagasa on Sunday said that most areas in Luzon will experience rains due to the southwestern monsoon, or habagat. Meanwhile, Visayas and Mindanao will see more fair weather with chances of rain.
The agency last Friday declared the onset of the habagat season, signaling the approaching start of the rainy season in the country. /jpv
