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MANILA, Philippines 鈥� The state weather bureau recorded a dangerous heat index of 46潞C (degrees Celsius) in Guiuan, Eastern Samar on Tuesday.
听According to the , heat index is 鈥渁 measure of the contribution that high humidity makes with abnormally high temperatures in reducing the body鈥檚 ability to cool itself.鈥�
Pagasa said that a heat index of from 42潞C to 51潞C is under the 鈥渄anger category,鈥� and warned that it causes heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke with continued exposure.
Two other areas reached 鈥渄anger鈥� level heat index on Friday 鈥� Catarman, Northern Samar and Cotabato City at 42潞C.
Catarman has consistently logged dangerous level heat indexes since March 29.
Pagasa reminded the public that in times of emergency amid intense heat:听
- Move the person to a shady spot and lie him/her down with legs
- elevated.听
- If conscious, have them sip cool water.
- Remove clothing, apply cool water to the skin and provide ventilation.
- Apply ice packs to the armpits, wrists, ankles, and groin.
- Bring to a hospital immediately