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MANILA, Philippines — Two areas are forecast to be affected by Monday’s highest heat index in the country, which would be expected to reach 41 degrees Celsius (°C). This is according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
Monitoring stations in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, and Cuyo, Palawan forecast a heat index reaching 41°C in their areas, said Pagasa in its latest bulletin.
These areas are classified under the “extreme caution” category, and their heat indices range from 33°C to 41°C.
According to Pagasa, this heat index level may cause heat cramps and exhaustion. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat could also lead to heat stroke.
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Meanwhile, the following 50 areas are also predicted to register heat indices under the “extreme caution” level on Monday:
- Dagupan City, Pangasinan
- Puerto Princesa, Palawan
- Virac, Catanduanes
- Iloilo City, Iloilo
- Dumangas, Iloilo
- Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
39°C
- Coron, Palawan
- Aborlan, Palawan
- Legazpi City, Albay
- Masbate City, Masbate
- CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
- Roxas City, Capiz
38°C
- Sinait, Ilocos Sur
- Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
- MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte
- Bacnotan, La Union
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
- La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
- Tacloban City, Leyte
- Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur
- Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
37°C
- Daet, Camarines Norte
- Juban, Sorsogon
- Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
- Siquijor, Siquijor
- Panglao International Airport, Bohol
- Catarman, Northern Samar
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
- Laguindingan Airport, Misamis Oriental
36°C
- NAIA, Pasay City
- Mulanay, Quezon
- Mambusao, Capiz
- Mactan International Airport, Cebu
- Catbalogan, Western Samar
- Guiuan, Eastern Samar
- Maasin, Southern Leyte
35°C
- ISU Echague, Isabela
- Cubi Pt., Subic Bay, Olongapo City
- Romblon, Romblon
34°C
- Science Garden, Quezon City
- Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
- Borongan, Eastern Samar
- Davao City, Davao del Sur
- Cotabato City, Maguindanao
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
33°C
- Aparri, Cagayan
- Baler, Aurora
- Casiguran, Aurora
- Sangley Point, Cavite
- VSU-Baybay, Leyte
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The Department of Health continued to advise the public to stay hydrated, avoid iced tea, soda, coffee, and alcoholic beverages, limit outdoor activities between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and use sun protection such as hats, umbrellas, and sunscreen.
It also recommended wearing loose, lightweight clothing to stay cool amid the scorching heat.