BY RHOWEN DEL ROSARIO
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday, May 12, reported that Aparri, Cagayan experienced a heat index of 49 degrees Celsius (°C).
This heat index exceeded the forecast of PAGASA, which expected 46°C in its report on May 11.
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Meanwhile, PAGASA said that a heat index of 47°C was felt in Roxas City, Capiz and 46°C in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte and Dagupan City, Pangasinan.
It was followed by a heat index of 45°C in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan; Iloilo City, Iloilo; and Guiuan, Eastern Samar
It also said a heat index of 44°C was recorded in Science Garden Quezon City, Metro Manila; Bacnotan, La Union; Baler (Radar), Aurora; San Jose, Occidental Mindoro; Cuyo, Palawan; Virac (Synop), Catanduanes; Catarman, Northern Samar; Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Del Sur; and Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte.
A heat index of 43°C was felt in Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Pasay City, Metro Manila; ISU Echague, Isabela; Iba, Zambales; Ambulong, Tanauan Batangas; Puerto Princesa City, Palawan; Aborlan, Palawan; Masbate City, Masbate; Dumangas, Iloilo; Catbalogan, Samar; and Dipolog, Zamboanga Del Norte.
In MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte; Cubi Pt., Subic Bay Olongapo City; Tayabas City, Quezon; Daet, Camarines Norte; Juban, Sorsogon; CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur; and Siquijor, Siquijor a heat index of 42°C was felt.
PAGASA said 33 areas experienced a "dangerous" heat index.
With this heat index effect classification, there is a possibility of heat cramps and heat exhaustion likely to occur, while heat stroke becomes probable with continued exposure.
