STATE weather forecasters said that some 18 areas in the country will be experiencing dangerous levels in the heat index with one reaching as much as a scorching 45°C.
According to data from PAGASA, the following areas are expected to experience heat indexes ranging from 42°C to 45°C on April 18, 2024:
- Aborlan, Palawan (45°C)
- Dagupan City, Pangasinan (44°C)
- Puerto Princesa City, Palawan (44°C)
- Catarman, Northern Samar (44°C)
- Tuguegarao City, Cagayan (43°C)
- ISU Echague, Isabela (43°C)
- Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas (43°C)
- San Jose, Occidental Mindoro (43°C)
- Iloilo City, Iloilo (43°C)
- Dumangas, Iloilo (43°C)
- Guiuan, Eastern Samar (43°C)
- MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte (42°C)
- Bacnotan, La Union (42°C)
- Aparri, Cagayan (42°C)
- Sangley Point, Cavite (42°C)
- Coron, Palawan (42°C)
- Virac (Synop), Catanduanes (42°C)
- Roxas City, Capiz (42°C)
Meanwhile, PAGASA noted that in Metro Manila, they measured the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City and Science Garden in Quezon City are expected to reach 39°C to 40°C.
The heat index pertains to the measure of the temperature that a person feels.
This is different from the actual air temperature, as it is computed by factoring in the humidity as well as air temperature.
