A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he awaits a trip along a roadway in Manila on April 24, 2024, as severe heat impacted the nation. Severe heat blistered the Philippines on April 24, requiring schools in some locations to suspend in-person classes and triggering cautions for individuals to restrict the quantity of time invested outdoors. AFP/ Ted Aljibe MANILA, Philippines– Thirty-eight locations in the Philippines are anticipated to experience scorching temperature levels of approximately 47 ° Celsius ( ° C )on Thursday, state weather condition bureau PAGASA reported. In the current heat index publication of PAGASA, it stated that 38 locations in the nation will be under the “threat” category, with temperature levels varying from 42 ° C to 47 ° C. Sangley Point in Cavite might experience a heat index as high as 47 ° C. The following locations are anticipated to experience a “unsafe” heat index category on Thursday: Laoag City, Ilocos Norte: 42 ° C Masbate City, Masbate: 42 ° C Coron, Palawan: 42 ° C Tacloban City, Leyte: 42 ° C Guiuan, Eastern Samar: 42 ° C Casiguran, Aurora: 42 ° C Tayabas City, Quezon: 42 ° C Infanta, Quezon: 42 ° C Alabat, Quezon: 42 ° C Davao City, Davao del Sur: 42 ° C Cotabato City, Maguindanao: 42 ° C Calapan, Oriental Mindoro: 43 ° C Iba, Zambales: 43 ° C Aparri, Cagayan: 43 ° C Iloilo City, Iloilo: 43 ° C Baler(Radar), Aurora: 43 ° C CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur: 43 ° C Science Garden, Quezon City, Metro Manila: 43 ° C ISU Echague, Isabela: 43 ° C Bacnotan, La Union: 43 ° C Dumangas, Iloilo: 43 ° C Catarman, Northern Samar: 43 ° C Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Del Sur: 43 ° C Clark Airport (DMIA), Pampanga: 43 ° C Mulanay, Quezon: 43 ° C Tuguegarao City, Cagayan: 44 ° C CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija: 44 ° C Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas: 44 ° C Puerto Princesa City, Palawan: 44 ° C Legazpi City, Albay: 44 ° C Virac (Synop), Catanduanes: 44 ° C NAIA Pasay City, M.Manila: 45 ° C Cubi Pt., Subic Bay, Olongapo City: 45 ° C San Jose, Occidental Mindoro: 45 ° C Aborlan, Palawan: 45 ° C Roxas City, Capiz: 45 ° C Dagupan City, Pangasinan: 46 ° C Sangley Point, Cavite: 47 ° C Meanwhile, the staying parts of the nation which are not under the “threat” category are under the “severe care” category, with temperature levels varying from 33 ° C to 41 ° C. The heat index, likewise described as the obvious temperature level, consider both relative humidity and the real air temperature level, supplying a step of how hot it feels. PAGASA has actually provided a caution under the “threat” category as temperature levels skyrocket in between 42 ° C to 51 ° C. It alerted that people are at threat of heat-related disorders such as heat cramps or heat fatigue under the scorching heat. To prevent possible issues from the severe heat, the state weather condition bureau recommended the general public to restrict outside activities, remain hydrated, and schedule day-to-day activities throughout cooler times later on in the day.
38 locations under ‘harmful’ heat index category– PAGASA
