8 Areas In The Philippines Suffered A Scorching High Heat Index Level Yesterday
HEAT INDEX – Recorded yesterday by PAGASA, the heat index in eight different locations in the country was at a critically high level.
The recorded heat indexes in Dagupan, Pangasinan were scarily high. The highest-ever heat index was also recorded there back in April 10 this year.
Just yesterday, (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) PAG-ASA reported that by 2:00 pm that Dagupan’s heat index was at 45.9 degrees Celsius. The highest heat index for that day.
Other areas that had significantly high heat indexes were:
- Cotabato City, Maguindanao – 44.9 degrees Celsius
- Cuyo, Palawan – 43.1 degrees Celsius
- Daet, Camarines Norte – 42.3 degrees Celsius
- NAIA Pasay City – 42.5 degrees Celsius
- San Jose City, Occidental Mindoro – 41.8 degrees Celsius
- Sangley Point, Cavite – 42.6 degrees Celsius
- Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur – 41.4 degrees Celsius
This is according to an article from Radyo Inquirer. Based on the article,
Port Area in Manila and Science Garden in Quezon also suffered high heat index levels at 37.2 degrees Celsius and 36.5 degress Celsius respectively.
The soaring heat indexes are expected to continue until this May.
The Department of Health also advised the public against health problems that may come with the hot temperature. Especially, the possibility of heat strokes.
The Department of Health also gave tips to help the public avoid such potentially life-threatening conditions. Among the tips given by the DOH were: increase in water intake, wearing of light-colored and loose clothes and avoiding too much exposure to heat from the sun.
As the scorching heat indexes continue to rise, it is also suggested that residents should stay indoors and avoid going out unprotected from the sun.
Umbrellas are also very effective defenses for the summer heat. And remember to always carry small, portable water containers when going out and stay hydrated.
That is all there is to it, at least for now. We’ll post updates as soon as we got them.
