MANILA – The weather bureau has warned that the heat index in at least 16 areas could reach a “danger level” on Sunday 05 May 2024).
The heat index, which reflects how the temperature feels to the human body, is projected to peak at 48°C in Aparri, Cagayan; 47°C in Dagupan City, Pangasinan; and 45°C in Virac, Catanduanes, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
In various locations, heat indices ranging from 42°C to 44°C are anticipated:
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte – 44°C
Dagupan City, Pangasinan – 47°C
Batac, Ilocos Norte – 42°C
Bacnotan, La Union – 44°C
Aparri, Cagayan – 48°C
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – 43°C
Echague, Isabela – 42°C
Casiguran, Aurora – 42°C
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan – 42°C
Cuyo, Palawan – 42°C
Virac, Catanduanes – 45°C
Masbate City, Masbate – 43°C
Roxas City, Capiz – 42°C
Dumangas, Iloilo – 42°C
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur – 42°C
Cotabato City, Maguindanao – 42°C
The weather bureau has classified danger level heat index between 41°C to 51°C, wherein heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely, and continued exposure could lead to heat stroke.
Fair Weather
On the other hand, PAGASA has reported that the country will continue to experience generally fair weather on Sunday.
According to its 24-hour weather forecast, Metro Manila and the rest of the archipelago will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers due to the easterlies and localized thunderstorms.
The weather agency has cautioned that possible flash floods or landslides may occur during severe thunderstorms.
Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas are expected to prevail across the country, PAGASA added.
(el Amigo/MNM)
