Metro Manila Heat Index at 42°C as easterlies bring cloudy skies, scattered rains over PH 

IT’S going to be another hot Saturday in Metro Manila with the heat index ranging Extreme Caution and Danger Level.

State weather forecasters said that the heat index in the National Capital Region will still be in the upward trend as they measured 42 degrees Celsius at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), Pasay City station and 41 degrees Celsius at the Science Garden in Quezon City.

A chance of rain?

PAGASA said the Heat Index in Metro Manila will be at the highest at 42°C level due to the easterlies that continue to bring cloudy skies along with scattered rains over parts of the country on Saturday.

Meanwhile, the Davao Region as well as  Sarangani will experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the easterlies.

There is a threat of possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains.

Metro Manila as well as the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the easterlies and localized thunderstorms with possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.

On the other hand, the heat index may hit danger level in 30 areas.

The state weather forecasters said that heat cramps and heat exhaustion will likely be experienced along with a danger level heat index, which is from 42°C to 51°C. Heat stroke is also a threat with continued exposure.