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MANILA, Philippines 鈥� Dagupan City, Pangasinan and Aparri, Cagayan experienced a sweltering 47潞C heat index on Thursday, while 27 other areas / locations likewise registered a dangerous heat index, according to the听Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
Metro Manila, specifically at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) in Pasay City, logged a peak heat index of 44潞C.
Heat index refers to the 鈥渕easure of the contribution that high humidity makes with abnormally high temperatures in reducing the body鈥檚 ability to cool itself.鈥�
A heat index ranging from听 42潞C to 51潞C is considered part of the 鈥渄anger category.鈥澨�
Once it reaches this point, the risk for various heat-related illnesses such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke during continued exposure increases.
Below is the list of areas that registered a heat index of 42潞C and up:
- Dagupan City, Pangasinan 鈥� 47潞C
- Aparri, Cagayan 鈥� 47潞C
- Aborlan, Palawan 鈥� 46潞C
- Bacnotan, La Union 鈥� 45潞C
- Sangley Point, Cavite 鈥� 45潞C
- Naia, Pasay City, Metro Manila 鈥� 44潞C
- Laoag City, Ilocos Norte 鈥� 44潞C
- Ambulong, Tanauan Batangas 鈥� 44潞C
- Coron, Palawan 鈥� 44潞C
- Legazpi City, Albay 鈥� 44潞C
- Sinait, Ilocos Sur 鈥� 43潞C
- Tuguegarao City, Cagayan 鈥� 43潞C
- ISU Echague, Isabela 鈥� 43潞C
- Iba, Zambales 鈥� 43潞C
- San Jose, Occidental Mindoro 鈥� 43潞C
- Puerto Princesa, Palawan 鈥� 43潞C
- CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur 鈥� 43潞C
- Dumangas, Iloilo 鈥� 43潞C
- La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental 鈥� 43潞C
- Dipolog Zamboanga del Norte 鈥� 43潞C
- MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte 鈥� 42潞C
- CLSU Mu帽oz, Nueva Ecija 鈥� 42潞C
- Cubi Pt., Subic Bay Olongapo City 鈥� 42潞C
- Tayabas City, Quezon 鈥� 42潞C
- Alabat, Quezon 鈥� 42潞C
- Virac (Synop), Catanduanes 鈥� 42潞C
- Roxas City, Capiz 鈥� 42潞C
- Malaybalay, Bukidnon 鈥� 42潞C
- Cotabato City, Maguindanao 鈥� 42潞C
In cases of heat-related emergencies, Pagasa reminded the public to do the following:
- Move the person to a shaded area听 and lie him/her down with legs elevated听
- If conscious, have them sip cool water
- Remove extra layers of clothing, apply cool water to the skin and provide ventilation
- Apply ice packs to the armpits, wrists, ankles, and groin
- Bring to hospital immediately
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