Zambales, Catanduanes to brace for 43掳C heat index Thurs (April 3)
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MANILA, Philippines — Two areas are expected to reach the highest heat index on Thursday (April 3) at 43°C, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
In its latest bulletin, Pagasa reported that its monitoring stations at Iba in Zambales and Virac in Catanduanes forecast heat indices of 43°C in these areas.
If this happens, the two areas will fall under the danger category (42ºC to 51ºC).
The weather bureau said “heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely,” and “heatstroke is probable with continued exposure” under this level.
Meanwhile, below is the list of areas that might be placed under the “extreme caution” category (33°C to 41°C):
41°C
- Cuyo, Palawan
- CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
- Iloilo City, Iloilo
- Dumangas, Iloilo
- Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur
- Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
- Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
- Cotabato City, Maguindanao
40°C
- Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
- Dagupan City, Pangasinan
- Bacnotan, La Union
- Hacienda Luisita, Tarlac
- Sangley Point, Cavite
- Coron, Palawan
- San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
- Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
- Daet, Camarines Norte
- Masbate City, Masbate
- La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
- Catarman, Northern Samar
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
- Davao City, Davao del Sur
39°C
- Sinait, Ilocos Sur
- MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte
- Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
- ISU Echague, Isabela
- Cubi Point, Subic Bay, Olongapo City
- San Ildefonso, Bulacan
- TAU Camiling, Tarlac
- Malunay, Quezon
- Legazpi City, Albay
- Roxas City, Capiz
- Guiuan, Eastern Samar
- General Santos City, South Cotabato
38°C
- Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas
- CVSU-Indang, Cavite
- Juban, Sorsogon
- Mambusao, Capiz
- Catbologan, Western Samar
- Tacloban City, Leyte
- Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte
37°C
- Naia, Pasay City
- NVSU Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
- Clark Airport, Pampanga
- CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
- Alabat, Quezon
- NAS-UPLB, Los Baños, Laguna
- Aborlan, Palawan
- BU-Guinobatan, Albay
- Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
- Mactan International Airport, Cebu
- Siquijor, Siquijor
- Borongan, Eastern Samar
- Laguindingan Airport, Misamis Oriental
36°C
- Science Garden, Quezon City
- Tayabas, Quezon
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
- Romblon, Romblon
- Panglao International Airport, Bohol
- VSU-Baybay, Leyte
- Maasin, Southern Leyte
- Malaybay, Bukidnon
- CMU Agromet, Musuan, Bukidnon
35°C
- Baler, Aurora
- Casiguran, Aurora
- Infanta, Quezon
34°C
- Aparri, Cagayan
The Department of Health had 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.
