‘Danger level’ heat index seen in Palawan

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March 4, 2026 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — Residents of Coron in Palawan may likely experience a “danger level” heat index of 42 degrees Celsius today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

PAGASA said most parts of the country may experience “extreme caution” heat index or a temperature of 33 to 41 degrees Celsius.

A “danger level” heat index ranges from 42 to 51 degrees Celsius.

Exposure to “danger level” heat index with continued activity may result in heat stroke.

Meanwhile, the northeast monsoon or amihan will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains over Batanes and Babuyan Islands.

Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur as well as Metro Manila will have cloudy skies with scattered rain and thunderstorms due to the easterlies.