{"id":2044086,"date":"2025-03-15T08:06:34","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T00:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsinfo.inquirer.net\/?p=2044086"},"modified":"2025-03-15T08:52:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T00:52:48","slug":"heat-index-under-danger-level-seen-in-3-areas-on-saturday-march-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsinfo.inquirer.net\/2044086\/heat-index-under-danger-level-seen-in-3-areas-on-saturday-march-15","title":{"rendered":"Heat index under ‘danger’ level seen in 3 areas on Saturday (March 15)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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MANILA, Philippines \u2014 Three areas in the country are expected to experience the \u201cdanger\u201d category of heat index on Saturday (March 15), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).<\/p>\n

Pagasa said the heat index will reach a dangerous level of 42\u00b0C in Dagupan City, Pangasinan; Basco, Batanes; and Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur.<\/p>\n

Dagupan City has experienced the same level of heat index for five days in a row.<\/p>\n

READ: Dangel-level heat index to prevail in Dagupan on Friday, 4 days in a row<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The heat index under the \u201cdanger\u201d category, between 42\u00b0C to 51\u00b0C, can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion.<\/p>\n

Heat stroke is probable with continued exposure to the sun.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, \u201cextreme caution\u201d category will prevail in 61 areas.<\/p>\n

Under this category, the heat index ranges from 33\u00b0C to 41\u00b0C.<\/p>\n

Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible while continued activities can lead to heat stroke.<\/p>\n

41\u00b0C<\/strong><\/p>\n