MANILA – The weather bureau announced that approximately 30 regions will encounter danger-level heat indices. Still, the nation will maintain fair weather conditions with sporadic rain showers for Monday (06 May 2024).
Dagupan City, Pangasinan, and Aparri, Cagayan, are anticipated to face the highest peak in heat index, reaching up to 47 degrees.
The forecast indicates heat indices ranging from 42 to 45 degrees in the following areas:
NAIA
Sinait, Ilocos Sur
Laoag, Ilocos Norte
MMSU Batac, Ilocos Norte
Bacnotan, La Union
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
ISU Echague, Isabela
Baler, Aurora
Casiguran, Aurora
Cubi Point, Subic Bay, Olongapo City
Sangley Point, Cavite
Ambulong, Tanauan Batangas
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Cuyo, Palawan
Daet, Camarines Norte
Virac, Catanduanes
Masbate City
CBSUA-Pili Camarines Sur
Roxas City, Capiz
Iloilo City
Dumangas, Iloilo
Catarman, Northern Samar
Catbalogan, Samar
Tacloban, Leyte
Borongan, Estern Samar
Guiuan, Eastern Samar
Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
Earlier statements from Nathaniel Servando, the chief of the weather bureau, indicated that regions characterized by flat terrain, proximity to coastal areas, and surrounded by mountains or valleys will consistently maintain high heat indices likely until the latter half of May.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) cautioned that heat-related ailments such as cramps and exhaustion are probable under the danger level, or heat indices ranging from 41°C to 51°C. Prolonged exposure to the sun may also lead to heatstroke.
Meanwhile, fair weather conditions are expected to prevail across the archipelago on Monday, accompanied by isolated rain showers due to easterlies and localized thunderstorms.
PAGASA also forecasts light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas across the country.
(el Amigo/MNM)
