Dagupan, Aparri has a heat index of 47°C on Friday

By: John Eric Mendoza – 45 minutes ago

MANILA, Philippines — Dagupan town in Pangasinan and Aparri town in Cagayan experienced the highest heat index of 47 degrees on Friday, according to the state weather bureau.

The heat index in these two areas is considered “hazardous,” which can cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion and even heat stroke with continued exposure, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

Pagasa noted that the heat index under the ‘danger’ category ranges from 42 degrees Celsius to 51 degrees Celsius.

These 28 areas are expected to experience dangerous heat index levels:

Roxas City, Capiz – 45°C

Laoag, Ilocos Norte – 44°C

Iba, Zambales – 44°C

Cuyo, Palawan – 44°C

Virac, Catanduanes – 44°C

Pili, Camarines Sur – 44°C

Zamboanga City – 44°C

Bacnotan, La Union – 43°C

Tugegarao, Cagayan – 43°C

Casiguran, Aurora – 43°C

San Jose, Western Mindoro – 43°C

Puerto Princesa City, Palawan – 43°C

Aborlan, Palawan – 43°C

Batac, Ilocos Norte – 42°C

Baler, Aurora – 42 °C

Olongapo City – 42°C

Infanta, Quezon – 42°C

Coron, Palawan – 42°C

Calapan, Oriental Mindoro – 42°C

Daet, Camarines Norte – 42 °C

Legaspi City, Albay – 42°C

Masbate City – 42°C

Mambusao, Capiz – 42°C

Iloilo City, Iloilo – 42°C

La Carlota, Negros Occidental – 42°C

Catarman, Northern Samar – 42°C

Catbalogan, Samar – 42°C

Cotabato City – 42°C

READ: Pagasa predicts 1 to 2 storms in May

As for Metro Manila, Pasay City is expected to have a heat index of 41°C, while Quezon City is expected to have a temperature of 40°C in the “extreme caution” category.

These situations can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion.

The heat index measures the level of discomfort an average person experiences due to the combined effects of temperature and humidity.

Pagasa declared the start of the summer season in March, as the country is suffering from the effects of El Niño, or the weather phenomenon that increases the chance of below-normal rainfall.

Nevertheless, Pagasa expects one to two tropical cyclones to occur this month.