Six areas in the Philippines sizzled with a “dangerous” heat index on Sunday, April 30, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) disclosed. ManilaBulletin READ:
The humid weather condition continues to prevail in most parts of the country following the onset of warm and dry season in March. The state weather bureau, on Sunday, said amid this weather condition, six areas in the country logged a “dangerous” heat index.
These areas are Catarman, Northern Samar ; Baler, Aurora ; Clark Airport, Pampanga ; Dagupan City, Pangasinan ; Masbate City, Masbate ; and NAIA Pasay City, Metro Manila . Heat index pertains to the “apparent temperature” that humans perceive. Heat indices between 42°C and 51°C are considered dangerous as it could potentially cause heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke.
PAGASA’s latest forecast showed that the heat index in Science Garden, Quezon City could hit 43°C on May 1, 2023.
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