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MANILA, Philippines — Two areas in Luzon are forecast to experience a 42-degree Celsius (°C) heat index on Friday (March 7), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.
Pagasa’s monitoring stations in Iba, Zambales, and San Jose, Occidental Mindor,o predict the highest heat index of 42°C in these areas.
These places may fall under the “danger” category, which can lead to heat cramps and heat exhaustion, the state weather bureau warned.
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Meanwhile, 61 areas nationwide are predicted to register heat indices between 33°C and 41°C, placing them under the “extreme caution” category.
Below is the list of the places forecast to fall under the “extreme caution” level:
National Capital Region
- Quezon City: 40°C (monitored through the Science Garden station)
- Pasay City: 41°C (monitored through the Naia station)
Ilocos Region
- Sinait, Ilocos Sur: 36°C
- Laoag City, Ilocos Norte: 36°C
- Dagupan City, Pangasinan: 38°C
- MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte: 38°C
- Bacnotan, La Union: 37°C
Cagayan Valley
- Aparri, Cagayan: 34°C
- Tuguegarao City, Cagayan: 36°C
- NVSU Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya: 33°C
- ISU Echague, Isabela: 37°C
Central Luzon
- Baler, Aurora: 36°C
- Casiguran, Aurora: 35°C
- Clark Airport, Pampanga: 40°C
- CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija: 40°C
- Abucay, Bataan: 37°C
- Cubi Pt., Subic Bay, Olongapo City: 41°C
- San Ildefonso, Bulacan: 41°C
Calabarzon
- Tayabas City, Quezon: 39°C
- Sangley Point, Cavite: 41°C
- Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas: 41°C
- Tanay, Rizal: 34°C
- Infanta, Quezon: 39°C
- Alabat, Quezon: 40°C
- Mulanay, Quezon: 39°C
Mimaropa
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro: 38°C
- Romblon, Romblon: 36°C
- Puerto Princesa City, Palawan: 37°C
- Cuyo, Palawan: 41°C
Bicol Region
- Daet, Camarines Norte: 36°C
- Legazpi City, Albay: 40°C
- Virac, Catanduanes: 40°C
- Masbate City, Masbate: 40°C
- Juban, Sorsogon: 36°C
- CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur: 41°C
Western Visayas
- Roxas City, Capiz: 40°C
- Iloilo City, Iloilo: 41°C
- Dumangas, Iloilo: 41°C
Negros Island Region
- La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental: 41°C
- Dumaguete, Negros Oriental: 38°C
- Siquijor, Siquijor: 39°C
Central Visayas
- Panglao International Airport, Bohol: 37°C
- Mactan International Airport, Cebu: 37°C
Eastern Visayas
- Catarman, Northern Samar: 40°C
- Catbalogan, Western Samar: 38°C
- Tacloban City, Leyte: 38°C
- VSU-Baybay, Leyte: 36°C
- Borongan, Eastern Samar: 37°C
- Guiuan, Eastern Samar: 36°C
- Maasin, Southern Leyte: 37°C
Zamboanga Peninsula
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte: 38°C
- Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur: 40°C
Northern Mindanao
- Laguindingan Airport, Misamis Oriental: 38°C
- Malaybalay, Bukidnon: 34°C
- CMU Agromet, Musuan, Bukidnon: 36°C
Davao Region
- Davao City, Davao del Sur: 38°C
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
- Cotabato City, Maguindanao: 40°C
Soccsksargen
- General Santos City, South Cotabato: 39°C
Caraga Region
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte: 35°C
- Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur: 37°C
- Butuan City, Agusan del Norte: 38°C
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The Department of Health (DOH) has warned the public about the risks of heat-related illnesses as heat index levels continue to rise.
To prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke, the DOH advised the following actions:
- Staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water
- Avoiding iced tea, soda, coffee and alcoholic beverages
- Limiting outdoor activities between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Using sun protection such as hats, umbrellas and sunscreen