‘Dangerous’ heat index seen in 26 areas - Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines, April 25 ------ Twenty six weather monitoring stations across the country are seen to log a “dangerous” heat index on Friday based on the data released by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). 

A quick look at Pagasa’s data would show that the country’s highest heat index on April 25 is seen to be recorded in Dagupan City in Pangasinan at 45°C. A heat index of 45°C falls well within the so-called “danger” threshold as it may cause “heat cramps, heat exhaustion” – and even “heat stroke with continued exposure.” 

Completing the list of monitoring stations seen to log “dangerous” heat index on Friday are as follows: 

- Bacnotan, La Union – 43°C 

- Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – 43°C 

- Echague, Isabela – 42°C 

- Baler, Aurora – 42°C 

- Iba, Zambales – 44°C 

- CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija – 42°C 

- Cubi Pt. Subic Bay Olongapo City – 42°C 

- San Ildefonso, Bulacan – 42°C 

- TAU Camiling, Tarlac – 43°C 

- Sangley Point, Cavite – 42°C 

- Ambulong, Tanauan Batangas – 44°C 

- Infanta, Quezon – 42°C 

- Coron, Palawan – 44°C 

- San Jose, Occidental Mindoro – 43°C 

- Puerto Princesa City, Palawan – 43°C 

- Cuyo, Palawan – 43°C 

- Legazpi City, Albay – 42°C 

- Masbate City, Masbate – 43°C 

- CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur – 43°C 

- Roxas City, Capiz – 42°C 

- Mambusao, Capiz – 42°C 

- Iloilo City, Iloilo – 42°C 

- Dumangas, Iloilo – 43°C 

- La Granja, La Carlota, Negroas Occidental – 42°C 

- Panglao International Airport, Bohol – 44°C 

Meanwhile, Pagasa’s monitoring stations in the National Capital Region are expected to record a heat index of 40°C. This applies to Pagasa’s monitoring stations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City as well as the Science Garden in Quezon City. Although a 40°C heat index does not reach the danger threshold, Pagasa still warned residents in these areas to be “extremely cautious” as continued exposure under the sun with this type of heat could still cause heat stroke. 

Pagasa announced the onset of the dry season in the Philippines on March 26, signaling the expected arrival of hot and humid weather across the country. 

Source: inquirer.net