Heat index in 30 areas forecasted to reach “danger” level
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned that the heat index in 30 areas, including the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) in Pasay City and Science Garden in Quezon City, is expected to reach the “danger” level on Wednesday.
As of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Pagasa predicted the following temperatures in these areas:
– Central Bicol State University of Agriculture in Pili, Camarines Sur – 46 degrees Celsius
– San Jose, Occidental Mindoro – 45 degrees Celsius
– Puerto Princesa City, Palawan – 45 degrees Celsius
– Aborlan, Palawan – 45 degrees Celsius
– Dagupan City, Pangasinan – 45 degrees Celsius
– Aparri, Cagayan – 45 degrees Celsius
– Naia, Pasay City – 44 degrees Celsius
– Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – 44 degrees Celsius
– Guiuan, Eastern Samar – 44 degrees Celsius
– Science Garden, Quezon City – 43 degrees Celsius
– Sangley Point, Cavite – 43 degrees Celsius
– Central Luzon State University in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija – 43 degrees Celsius
– Legazpi City, Albay – 43 degrees Celsius
– Virac (Synop), Catanduanes – 43 degrees Celsius
– Masbate City, Masbate – 43 degrees Celsius
– Coron, Palawan – 43 degrees Celsius
– Roxas City, Capiz – 43 degrees Celsius
– Iloilo City, Iloilo – 43 degrees Celsius
– La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental – 42 degrees Celsius
– Dumangas, Iloilo – 42 degrees Celsius
– Daet, Camarines Norte – 42 degrees Celsius
– Baler (Radar), Aurora – 42 degrees Celsius
– Casiguran, Aurora – 42 degrees Celsius
– Barangay Ambulong in Tanauan, Batangas – 42 degrees Celsius
– Alabat, Quezon – 42 degrees Celsius
– Isabela State University in Echague, Isabela – 42 degrees Celsius
– Iba, Zambales – 42 degrees Celsius
– Catbalogan, Samar – 42 degrees Celsius
– Catarman, Northern Samar – 42 degrees Celsius
– Tacloban City, Leyte – 42 degrees Celsius
Pagasa categorized temperatures between 42 to 51 degrees Celsius as “danger” level heat indices, which can cause heat-related illnesses such as cramps, exhaustion, and even heat stroke.
To combat the effects of extreme heat, Pagasa advised the public to limit outdoor activities, stay hydrated, avoid certain drinks, use protective gear like umbrellas and hats, and schedule heavy activities during cooler times of the day.
Symptoms of heat-related illnesses include sweating, fatigue, dizziness, weak pulse, nausea, and vomiting. In case of emergency, Pagasa recommended moving the person to a shady place, elevating their legs, providing cool water, applying ice packs, and seeking medical attention if the condition worsens.
