At least 24 areas in the Philippines, including Metro Manila, are projected to experience a dangerous heat index on Tuesday, April 16.
In an advisory, the state weather bureau PAGASA said the following areas are forecasted to fall into the "danger" classification due to temperatures ranging from 42°C to 46°C:
- Dagupan City, Pangasinan - 46°C
- NAIA, Pasay City - 42°C
- Science Garden, Quezon city - 40°C
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte - 42°C
- Aparri, Cagayan - 43°C
- Tuguegarao City, Cagayan - 42°C
- ISU Echague, Isabela - 42°C
- Clark Airport, Pampanga - 42°C
- Munoz, Nueva Ecija - 42°C
- Baler, Aurora - 42°C
- Casiguran, Aurora - 42°C
- Sangley Point, Cavite - 42°C
- Ambulong Tanauan, Batangas - 42°C
- Coron, Palawan - 42°C
- San Jose, Occidental Mindoro - 42°C
- Puerto Princesa City, Palawan - 42°C
- Aborlan, Palawan - 43°C
- Virac, Catanduanes - 42°C
- Masbate City, Masbate - 42°C
- Pili, Camarines Sur - 42°C
- Roxas City, Capiz - 43°C
- Iloilo City, Iloilo - 43°C
- Dumangas, Iloilo - 42°C
- Catarman, Northern Samar - 42°C
- Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur - 43°C
Meanwhile, PAGASA said that most parts of the country are under the “extreme caution” classification, with temperatures ranging from 33°C to 41°C.
Heat index is the human discomfort index that gives the "apparent" temperature, or what humans perceive or feel as the temperature affecting their body.
The effect-based danger classification ranges from 42°C to 51°C, and its effects on the body are that heat cramps and exhaustion are likely, and heat stroke is probable with continued exposure.
Symptoms of heat-related illnesses include sweating heavily, exhaustion or fatigue, dizziness, blacking out, weak but fast pulse, nausea, and vomiting.
