Hotter days ahead – Pagasa

A scientist at the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) in Quezon City checks and logs the current temperature and relative humidity in Metro Manila on Friday, March 24, 2023. The heat index in the metropolis was recorded at 39°C due to the high pressure area (HPA) and easterlies that resulted in the high temperature.

PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

By Arlie O. Calalo

THE Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Tuesday urged the public to take all precautions as temperatures continue to climb.

Weather specialist Samuel Duran said the growing heat could lead to health problems.

"As much as possible, limit going outdoors but if it cannot be avoided, make sure to not stay long under the sun especially at noontime and early afternoon when the heat is most intense," he said.

"Stay hydrated and wear light colored clothes to help minimize the effect of the heat index and avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps," Duran added.

The weather agency projected the following temperatures in these areas: Metro Manila, 24 to 34 degrees Celsius; Tagaytay City, 22 to 32 degrees Celsius; Baguio City, 16 to 26 degrees Celsius; Laoag City, 24 to 32 degrees Celsius; Legazpi City, 24 to 32 degrees Celsius; Tuguegarao City, 24 to 35 degrees Celsius; Puerto Princesa City, 26 to 33 degrees Celsius in Luzon.

In Visayas: Cebu, 26 to 32 degrees Celsius; Tacloban, 24 to 31 degrees Celsius; and Iloilo, 27 to 32 degrees Celsius. In Mindanao, Zamboanga City is expected to have 25 to 35 degrees Celsius; Cagayan de Oro, 25 to 31 degrees Celsius and Davao City, 25 to 33 degrees Celsius.