PAGASA: 14 areas to hit danger-level heat index on April 25

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MANILA, Philippines — Fourteen areas are expected to experience “danger-level” heat index readings on Saturday, April 25, with temperatures feeling as high as 45°C, the state weather bureau PAGASA said.

Heat index refers to the temperature felt by the human body when relative humidity is combined with actual air temperature.

Under PAGASA’s classification, “danger” levels range from 42°C to 51°C, where heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely with prolonged exposure.

Here are the areas under danger-level heat index:

45°C

• Dumangas, Iloilo
• Butuan City, Agusan del Norte

44°C

• Aborlan, Palawan
• La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
• Borongan, Eastern Samar

43°C

• San Ildefonso, Bulacan
• Iloilo City, Iloilo
• Catbalogan, Western Samar
• Cotabato City, Maguindanao del Norte

42°C

• Sangley Point, Cavite
• Roxas City, Capiz
• Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro
• VSU Baybay, Leyte
• Guiuan, Eastern Samar

Several areas are also expected to experience high heat index levels of up to 41°C, where prolonged exposure to the sun may still pose health risks, according to PAGASA.

41°C

• Aparri, Cagayan
• San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
• Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
• Cuyo, Palawan
• Legazpi City, Albay
• Catarman, Northern Samar
• Tacloban City, Leyte
• Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte
• Zamboanga City
• Davao City

40°C

• Dagupan City, Pangasinan
• Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
• ISU Echague, Isabela
• Baler, Aurora
• Casiguran, Aurora
• CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
• TAU Camiling, Tarlac
• Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas
• Romblon, Romblon
• Daet, Camarines Norte
• Siquijor, Siquijor
• Mactan, Cebu
• Maasin, Southern Leyte
• Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
• Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur

What to do under extreme heat

Amid soaring temperatures, authorities remind the public of the following steps to stay safe under extreme heat:

• Watch for symptoms such as headaches, vomiting, and muscle cramps, which may signal fatigue, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or even heat stroke.
• Prolonged exposure can lead to more serious signs like confusion, loss of consciousness, or seizures.
• Stay in shaded or well-ventilated areas whenever possible.
• Wear light clothing and use cold compresses or ice packs to cool down.
• Drink at least eight glasses of water daily; electrolyte drinks and juices are also recommended.
• When outdoors, wear hats or caps, or use umbrellas to protect yourself from the sun.