45°C heat index logged in Borongan, E. Samar on Wednesday, May 6

MANILA, Philippines — Heat indices recorded across the country peaked at 45ºC in Borongan, Eastern Samar on Wednesday, May 6, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Heat index refers to the heat the human body feels when air temperature and humidity are combined.  Pagasa automatically tags the index as “danger” level