‘Danger’ heat index seen in Pangasinan, Catanduanes, Isabela

‘Danger’ heat index seen in Pangasinan, Catanduanes, Isabela

MANILA, Philippines — Three provinces will experience a heat index at the “danger” level on Saturday, April 5, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). The “danger” level means the heat index is between 42 and 51°C. This condition may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke, if heavy physical activity or exposure to the sun is continuous. The heat index level was projected…

Nine areas in the country recorded a heat index of 42°C to 51°C due to extreme heat today. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the heat index is under the danger category that can cause health effects such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Hinatuan Surigao del Sur recorded a heat index of 45°C while Dagupan City, Pangasinan recorded 44°C. Coron, Palawan, San Jose…