MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) raised alarms regarding perilous heat index levels across 27 areas nationwide on Saturday.
According to the weather bureau’s projections, the following regions may experience a heat index ranging from 42°C to 46°C:
NAIA Pasay City, Metro Manila – 42°C
Sinait, Ilocos Sur – 42°C
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte – 44°C
Dagupan City, Pangasinan – 45°C
MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte – 42°C
Aparri, Cagayan – 44°C
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – 43°C
ISU Echague, Isabela – 43°C
Iba, Zambales – 42°C
Cubi Pt. Subic Bay Olongapo City – 42°C
Sangley Point, Cavite – 42°C
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro – 43°C
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan – 44°C
Cuyo, Palawan – 42°C
Legazpi City, Albay – 42°C
Virac (Synop), Catanduanes – 46°C
Masbate City, Masbate – 42°C
CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur – 43°C
Roxas City Capiz – 44°C
Iloilo City, Iloilo – 42°C
Dumangas, Iloilo – 43°C
Catarman, Northern Samar – 43°C
Catbalogan, Samar – 42°C
Tacloban City, Leyte – 42°C
Guiuan, Eastern Samar – 43°C
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur – 42°C
Davao City, Davao del Sur – 42°C
PAGASA defines the heat index as what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity is combined with the air temperature.
The bureau urges the public to limit outdoor activities, particularly at noon, and to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
Individuals venturing outside are reminded to utilize umbrellas or wear hats and protective clothing.
Meanwhile, the shear line affecting the eastern sectors of Northern and Central Luzon will bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over Isabela and Aurora.
On the other hand, Metro Manila and the rest of the nation will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the easterlies.
The whole archipelago can expect light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas.
(el Amigo/MNM)
