MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has raised alarms regarding dangerous heat index levels in 44 areas across the country for Saturday (27 April 2024).

As per the latest 5 p.m. forecast on Friday, these regions may experience a heat index ranging from 42°C to 47°C:

NAIA Pasay City, Metro Manila – 43°C
Science Garden, Quezon City, Metro Manila – 42°C
Sinait, Ilocos Sur – 45°C
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte – 44°C
Dagupan City, Pangasinan – 48°C
MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte – 43°C
Bacnotan, La Union – 45°C
Aparri, Cagayan – 46°C
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – 45°C
NVSU Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya – 42°C
ISU, Echague, Isabela – 43°C
Iba, Zambales – 43°C
CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija – 42°C
Clark Airport (DMIA), Pampanga – 43°C
Baler (Radar), Aurora – 43°C
Casiguran, Aurora – 43°C
Cubi Pt. Subic Bay Olongapo City – 44°C
Tayabas City, Quezon – 42°C
Sangley Point, Cavite – 44°C
Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas – 42°C
Coron, Palawan – 43°C
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro – 43°C
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan – 42°C
Aborlan, Palawan – 44°C
Daet, Camarines Norte – 42°C
Legazpi City, Albay – 43°C
Virac (Synop), Catanduanes – 44°C
Masbate City, Masbate – 42°C
Juban, Sorsogon – 42°C
CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur – 43°C
Roxas City Capiz – 44°C
Mambusao, Capiz – 42°C
Iloilo City, Iloilo – 43°C
Dumangas, Iloilo – 43°C
La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental – 43°C
Catarman, Northern Samar – 43°C
Catbalogan, Samar – 43°C
Tacloban City, Leyte – 43°C
Guiuan, Eastern Samar – 45°C
Maasin, Southern Leyte – 42°C
Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte – 42°C
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur – 43°C
Cotabato City, Maguindanao – 43°C
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte – 43°C

PAGASA explains that the heat index represents what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity is factored in with the air temperature.

To cope with the extreme conditions, the public is urged to minimize outdoor activities, particularly during noon, and to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

Individuals venturing outdoors are advised to utilize umbrellas, hats, and clothing with sleeves.

Meanwhile, the easterlies are expected to bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms across the nation.

Throughout the archipelago, light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas are anticipated.

(By el Amigo/MNM)