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MANILA, Philippines 鈥� Virac town in Catanduanes province is again expected to experience a dangerous heat index of 43掳C on Monday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
If this happens, Virac鈥檚 heat index will hit the 鈥渄anger鈥� category for five consecutive days, with its highest reaching 45掳C last April 2.
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In its latest bulletin, the state weather bureau also said its monitoring stations in Dagupan City in Pangasinan and Dumangas in Iloilo forecast a 42掳C heat index in the areas.
A heat index of 42潞C to 51潞C falls under the 鈥渄anger鈥� category. At this level, 鈥渉eat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely,鈥� and 鈥渉eatstroke is probable with continued exposure,鈥� Pagasa said.
Meanwhile, below are areas that might be placed under the 鈥渆xtreme caution鈥� category with a heat index of 33掳颁 to 41掳颁:
41掳颁
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
ISU Echague, Isabela
Iba, Zambales
Cubi Point, Subic Bay Olongapo City
TAU Camiling, Tarlac
Sangley Point, Cavite
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
Aborlan, Palawan
Cuyo, Palawan
Roxas City, Capiz
Iloilo City, Iloilo
La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
VSU-Baybay, Leyte
Cotabato City, Maguindanao
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
40掳颁
Naia, Pasay City
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
Casiguran, Aurora
San Ildefonso, Bulacan
Hacienda Luisita, Tarlac
Tayabas, Quezon
Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas
CLSU Mu帽oz, Nueva Ecija
Alabat, Quezon
Coron, Palawan
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Catbologan, Western Samar
Tacloban City, Leyte
Borongan, Eastern Samar
Guiuan, Eastern Samar
Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur
39掳颁
Science Garden, Quezon City
Sinait, Ilocos Sur
MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte
Bacnotan, La Union
Baler, Aurora
Clark Airport, Pampanga
Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
Legazpi City, Albay
Mambusao, Capiz
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Catarman, Northern Samar
Maasin, Southern Leyte
Laguindingan Airport, Misamis Oriental
38掳颁
NVSU Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
Infanta, Quezon
CVSU-Indang, Cavite
NAS-UPLB, Los Ba帽os, Laguna
Romblon, Romblon
Daet, Camarines Norte
Panglao International Airport, Bohol
Mactan International Airport, Cebu
Siquijor, Siquijor
Davao City, Davao Del Sur
Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte
37掳颁
Malunay, Quezon
Masbate City, Masbate
Juban, Sorsogon
BU-Guinobatan, Albay
General Santos City, South Cotabato
34掳颁
Aparri, Cagayan
Abucay, Bataan
33掳颁
Malaybay, Bukidnon
CMU Agromet, Musuan, Bukidnon
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.