Heat index in Dagupan City soars to 44ºC, highest on Wednesday, April 29

MANILA, Philippines — Dagupan City in Pangasinan recorded the highest peak index on Wednesday, April 29, at 44ºC, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. According to Pagasa, heat index refers to how hot it actually feels to the human body when air temperature and humidity are combined. Once it ranges from