The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration forecast that Los Baños, Laguna will experience the highest heat index at 50°C on Wednesday.

MANILA, Philippines — Los Baños, Laguna is set to experience the highest heat index at 50°C on Wednesday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

This was recorded at the National Agrometeorological Station-University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna. Pagasa noted in its 5 p.m. Tuesday bulletin that it had peaked at the same heat index for two consecutive days already.

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This falls under the “dangerous” category, wherein the heat index ranges from 42°C to 51°C. Pagasa warned that continued heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible, while continued exposure to the sun can lead to heat stroke.

Dangerous heat indices are also forecast in the following areas:

47°C

San Ildefonso, Bulacan

44°C

Hacienda Luisita, Tarlac City

Sangley Point, Cavite City, Cavite

Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas

43°C

Isabela State University – Echague, Isabela

Baler, Aurora

Catarman, Northern Samar

42°C

Ninoy Aquino International Airport – Pasay City, Manila

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

Iba, Zambales

Clark Airport, Pampanga

Coron, Palawan

San Jose, Occidental Mindoro

Central Bicol State University for Agriculture – Pili, Camarines Sur

Roxas City, Capiz

Iloilo City, Iloilo

Dumangas, Iloilo

READ: DOH warns vs heat-related illnesses amid high heat index

The Department of Health earlier advised the public to wear comfortable clothing, use sun protection, seek a shaded or cool area with proper ventilation, and stay hydrated to avoid any heat-related illnesses.