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MANILA, Philippines 鈥� Dagupan City in Pangasinan is expected to reach the highest heat index on Thursday at 47掳C, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
Based on Pagasa鈥檚 latest bulletin, Dagupan City hit the highest heat index on Wednesday at 46掳C.
For Thursday, the state weather bureau likewise reported that its monitoring stations in Tuguegarao City in Cagayan, Virac in Catanduanes, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture-Pili in Camarines Sur, and Butuan City in Agusan del Norte forecast a 43掳C heat index in their areas.
On the other hand, Pagasa鈥檚 monitoring station in Legazpi City in Albay forecast a 42掳C heat index in its area.
The six areas might fall under the 鈥渄anger鈥� category or 42潞C to 51潞C. The weather bureau said 鈥渉eat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely鈥� and 鈥渉eatstroke is probable with continued exposure鈥� under this level.
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Meanwhile, below are other areas that might be placed under the 鈥渆xtreme caution鈥� category, or 33掳颁 to 41掳颁:
41掳颁
- ISU Echague, Isabela
- Roxas City, Capiz
- Hinatuan, Surigao Del Norte
40掳颁
- Naia, Pasay City
- Iba, Zambales
- Cubi Point, Subic Bay Olongapo City
- San Ildefonso, Bulacan
- Cuyo, Palawan
- Masbate City, Masbate
- Iloilo City, Iloilo
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
- Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
- Cotabato City, Maguindanao
39掳颁
- MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte
- Baler, Aurora
- Clark Airport, Pampanga
- Sangley Point, Cavite
- Ambulong, Tanauan Batangas
- Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
- BU-Guinobatan, Albay
38掳颁
- Science Garden, Quezon City
- Bacnotan, La Union
- Casiguran, Aurora
- CLSU Mu帽oz, Nueva Ecija
- Alabat, Quezon
- Coron, Palawan
- San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
- Aborlan, Palawan
- Daet, Camarines Norte
- Dumangas, Iloilo
- Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
- Siquijor, Siquijor
- CMU Agromet, Musuan, Bukidnon
- General Santos City, South Cotabato
37掳颁
- Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
- Aparri, Cagayan
- NVSU Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
- Tayabas, Quezon
- Malunay, Quezon
- Romblon, Romblon
- Juban, Sorsogon
- La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
- Tacloban City, Leyte
- Laguindingan Airport, Misamis Oriental
36掳颁
- Calayan, Cagayan
- Infanta, Quezon
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
- Mambusao, Capiz
- Mactan International Airport, Cebu
- Catarman, Northern Samar
- Davao City, Davao del Sur
35掳颁
- Sinait, Ilocos Sur
- Abucay, Bataan
- Panglao International Airport, Bohol
- VSU-Baybay, Leyte
34掳颁
- Catbologan, Western Samar
- Borongan, Eastern Samar
- Malaybalay, Bukidnon
- Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte
33掳颁
- Itbayat, Batanes
- Maasin, Southern Leyte
GRAPHIC: Ed Lustan
To reduce the risk of heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses, the Department of Health urged the public to stay hydrated and minimize outdoor activities between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The agency also advised the public to wear loose and lightweight clothing to stay cool amid the scorching heat.