Heat index outlook for April 16: Dangerous 42°C to 46°C in 24 areas

MANILA, Philippines — The April 16 heat index is projected to hit between 42 degrees Celsius and 46 degrees Celsius in 24 areas nationwide, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. Dagupan City in Pangasinan province may experience the highest heat index for Tuesday at 46 degrees Celsius, followed by Aparri, Cagayan at 43 degrees Celsius and Aborlan, Palawan; Roxas City, Capiz; Iloilo City, Iloilo; and Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur at 43 degrees Celsius. Pagasa said temperatures of 42 to 51 degrees Celsius fall under the “danger category“and may bring about heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and […]…

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