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MANILA, Philippines 鈥� The highest heat index in the country on Monday is forecast to reach 41 degrees Celsius (掳C) and will affect two areas, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
In its latest bulletin, Pagasa said its monitoring stations in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, and Cuyo, Palawan forecast a heat index reaching 41掳C in their areas.
These areas are categorized under the 鈥渆xtreme caution鈥� category, where heat indices range from 33掳颁 to 41掳C.
According to Pagasa, this heat index level may cause heat cramps and exhaustion. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat could also lead to heat stroke.
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Meanwhile, the following 50 areas are also predicted to register heat indices under the 鈥渆xtreme caution鈥� level on Monday:
40掳颁
- Dagupan City, Pangasinan
- Puerto Princesa, Palawan
- Virac, Catanduanes
- Iloilo City, Iloilo
- Dumangas, Iloilo
- Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
39掳颁
- Coron, Palawan
- Aborlan, Palawan
- Legazpi City, Albay
- Masbate City, Masbate
- CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
- Roxas City, Capiz
38掳颁
- Sinait, Ilocos Sur
- Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
- MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte
- Bacnotan, La Union
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
- La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
- Tacloban City, Leyte
- Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur
- Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
37掳颁
- Daet, Camarines Norte
- Juban, Sorsogon
- Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
- Siquijor, Siquijor
- Panglao International Airport, Bohol
- Catarman, Northern Samar
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
- Laguindingan Airport, Misamis Oriental
36掳颁
- NAIA, Pasay City
- Mulanay, Quezon
- Mambusao, Capiz
- Mactan International Airport, Cebu
- Catbalogan, Western Samar
- Guiuan, Eastern Samar
- Maasin, Southern Leyte
35掳颁
- ISU Echague, Isabela
- Cubi Pt., Subic Bay, Olongapo City
- Romblon, Romblon
34掳颁
- Science Garden, Quezon City
- Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
- Borongan, Eastern Samar
- Davao City, Davao del Sur
- Cotabato City, Maguindanao
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
33掳颁
- Aparri, Cagayan
- Baler, Aurora
- Casiguran, Aurora
- Sangley Point, Cavite
- VSU-Baybay, Leyte
READ: DOH warns vs heat-related illnesses amid high heat index
The Department of Health continued to advise the public to stay hydrated, avoid iced tea, soda, coffee, and alcoholic beverages, limit outdoor activities between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and use sun protection such as hats, umbrellas, and sunscreen.
It also recommended wearing loose, lightweight clothing to stay cool amid the scorching heat.