‘Danger level’ heat index expected in 26 areas

May 27 ------ Twenty-six areas across the country are expected to have a “danger level” heat index on Tuesday, May 27, PAGASA said in a forecast.

Based on the state weather bureau’s May 25, 5 p.m. bulletin, the synoptic stations in the following areas will measure a 42°C to 45°C heat index:

45°C

Dagupan City, Pangasinan

44°C

Aparri, Cagayan

San Ildefonso, Bulacan

Sangley Point, Cavite City, Cavite

43°C

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°C

NAIA, Pasay City  

Bacnotan, La Union

Baler (Radar), Aurora

Iba, Zambales

Cubi Pt., Subic 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 categorizes areas with a 42°C to 51°C heat index in the "danger" category, with a risk for heat stroke.

The Department of Health has advised persons who have prolonged sun exposure to drink as much as 10 glasses of water daily, with the heat index reaching up to a dangerous 50°C in some areas in the country.

Source: gmanetwork.com