Dangerous heat index forecasted in 36 areas in PH on June 3
Heat index in areas in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro soars to a dangerous level of 45°C on Thursday. INQUIRER file image
MANILA, Philippines — Guiuan, Eastern Samar, was forecast to sizzle with a 47°C heat index on Tuesday, June 3, falling within the “danger” level threshold, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.
The weather bureau also reported that 35 other areas across the country are expected to experience a dangerous heat index. These areas are as follows:
45°C
Aparri, Cagayan
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
ISU Echague, Isabela
Virac (Synop), Catanduanes
Masbate City, Masbate
44°C
Infanta, Quezon
Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
Daet, Camarines Norte
Juban, Sorsogon
Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
43°C
Sangley Point, Cavite City, Cavite
Alabat, Quezon
Coron, Palawan
Cuyo, Palawan
Legazpi City, Albay
CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
Roxas City, Capiz
Dumangas, Iloilo
Catbalogan, Western Samar
Tacloban City, Leyte
Borongan, Eastern Samar
Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
42°C
Sinait, Ilocos Sur
Baler (Radar), Aurora
Casiguran, Aurora
Ambulong, Tanuan, Batangas
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Romblon, Romblon
BU-Guinobatan, Albay
Iloilo City, Iloilo
Suiquijor, Suquijor
Catarman, Northern Samar
Maasin, Southern Leyte
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
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Heat index, as defined by Pagasa, measures the level of discomfort an average person experiences due to the combined effects of temperature and humidity.
Heat indices ranging from 42°C to 51°C fall under the “danger” level category, as prolonged exposure to such conditions may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke./mcm
