4 areas to experience 'extreme caution' level of heat index Monday

4 areas to experience ‘extreme caution’ level of heat index Monday

By: - Reporter /
/ 07:24 AM March 17, 2025

A total of 34 areas across the country registered “dangerous” peak heat indices or above 42ºC (degrees Celsius), said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Tuesday.

According to Pagasa, stay indoors and keep hydrated as the heat index reaches a high level in several areas of the country on Monday, March 17, 2025. File photo / AP Photo/Bullit Marquez

MANILA, Philippines — Four areas are expected to reach the highest heat index on Monday at 41°C, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

In its updated 5 p.m. Sunday bulletin, the state weather bureau reported that its monitoring stations in Coron in Palawan, Puerto Princesa City in Palawan, Catbologan in Samar, and Guiuan in Eastern Samar forecast a 41°C heat index in their respective areas.

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The four areas will fall under the  “extreme caution” category or 33°C to 41°C. The state weather bureau explained that a person may experience heat cramps and exhaustion at this level. Heat stroke may also be possible with continued exposure to the sun.

READ: Pagasa: 2 areas under ‘danger’ level heat index on Sunday

Below is the list of other areas forecast to be placed under the same heat index level:

40°C

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  • Virac, Catanduanes
  • Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
  • Butuan City, Agusan del Norte

39°C

  • Iba, Zambales
  • Clark Airport, Pampanga
  • San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
  • Cuyo, Palawan
  • Legazpi City, Albay
  • Masbate City, Masbate
  • BU-Guinobatan, Albay
  • Iloilo City, Iloilo
  • Catarman, Northern Samar
  • VSU-Baybay, Leyte
  • Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur

38°C

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  • Naia, Pasay City
  • Science Garden, Quezon City
  • Dagupan City, Pangasinan
  • Cubi Point, Subic Bay Olongapo City
  • Sangley Point, Cavite
  • CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
  • Panglao International Airport, Bohol
  • Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
  • Laguindingan Airport, Misamis Oriental
  • Cotabato City, Maguindanao
  • Hinatuan, Surigao Del Norte

37C

  • San Ildefonso, Bulacan
  • Malunay, Quezon
  • Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
  • Aborlan, Palawan
  • Daet, Camarines Norte
  • Roxas City, Capiz
  • Dumangas, Iloilo
  • Macran International Airport, Cebu
  • Siquijor, Siquijor
  • Tacloban City, Leyte
  • Maasin, Southern Leyte
  • CMU Agromet, Musuan, Bukidnon
  • Davao City, Davao del Sur
  • Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte

36°C

  • Ambulong, Tanauan Batangas
  • Juban, Sorsogon
  • Borongan, Eastern Samar
  • Malaybalay, Bukidnon

35°C

  • Sinait, Ilocos Sur
  • Bacnotan, La Union
  • CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
  • Infanta, Quezon
  • Alabat, Quezon
  • Romblon, Romblon
  • General Santos City, South Cotabato

34°C

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  • Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
  • MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte
  • Abucay, Bataan
  • Tayabas, Quezon
  • Mambusai, Capiz
  • La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental

Earlier, the Department of Health 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 ailments.

It also advised the public to wear loose and lightweight clothing to stay cool amid the scorching heat.

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