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MANILA, Philippines 鈥� Four areas are expected to experience 鈥渆xtreme caution鈥� category of heat index on Sunday, reaching 41掳C, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.
In an updated 5 p.m. Saturday bulletin, Pagasa said that its monitoring stations in San Jose in Occidental Mindoro, Cuyo in Palawan, Iloilo City in Iloilo, and Virac in Catanduanes forecast a 41掳C heat index in their respective areas.
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The four areas will fall under the 鈥渆xtreme caution鈥� category or 33掳颁 to 41掳C. The state weather bureau explained that at this level, an individual may experience heat cramps and exhaustion. Heat stroke may also be possible with continued exposure to the sun.
Meanwhile, below are 47 other areas forecast to be placed under 鈥渆xtreme caution鈥� category:
40掳颁
- Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
- Dumangas, Iloilo
- Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
39掳颁
- Aborlan, Palawan
- Masbate City, Masbate
- Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
- Davao City, Davao del Sur
- Hinatuan, Surigao Del Norte
38掳颁
- Dagupan City, Pangasinan
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
- Coron, Palawan
- La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
- Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
- Cotabato City, Maguindanao
- General Santos City, South Cotabato
37掳颁
- Bacnotan, La Union
- Ambulong, Tanauan Batangas
- Malunay, Quezon
- Legazpi City, Albay
- Siquijor, Siquijor
- Tacloban City, Leyte
- Maasin, Southern Leyte
- Laguindingan Airport, Misamis Oriental
36掳颁
- Sinait, Ilocos Sur
- Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
- MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte
- Tayabas, Quezon
- Daet, Camarines Norte
- Juban, Sorsogon
- CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
- Mambusau, Capiz
- Panglao International Airport, Bohol
- Macran International Airport, Cebu
- Catarman, Northern Samar
- Catbologan, Samar
- Guiuan, Eastern Samar
- CMU Agromet, Musuan, Bukidnon
35掳颁
Naia, Pasay City
Roxas City, Capiz
Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte
34掳颁
- Romblon, Romblon
- Malaybalay, Bukidnon
- VSU-Baybay, Leyte
33掳颁
- Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
- Cubi Point, Subic Bay Olongapo City
- Borongan, Eastern Samar
Due to the increase in temperature nationwide, the Department of Health earlier urged the public to stay hydrated and minimize outdoor activities between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to reduce the risk of heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses.
It also advised the public to wear loose and lightweight clothing to stay cool amid the scorching heat.