Danger level heat index in 31 areas on May 12 — PAGASA

Thirty-one areas will experience a heat index categorized under the danger level on Sunday, state weather bureau PAGASA said.

As of 5 p.m. Saturday, PAGASA said the following areas were expected to post heat indexes between 42°C and 46°C:

46°C

Laoag, Ilocos Norte

Aparri, Cagayan

45°C

Roxas City, Capiz

Guiuan, Eastern Samar

44°C

MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte

Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

Cuyo, Palawan

Dumangas, Iloilo

Borongan, Eastern Samar

43°C

NAIA , Pasay City

Sinait, Ilocos Sur

Dagupan City, Pangasinan

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

ISU, Echague, Isabela

Sangley Point, Cavite

San Jose, Occidental Mindoro

CBSAU-Pili, Camarines Sur

Iloilo City, Iloilo

Catarman, Northern Samar

Tacloban City, Leyte 

42°C

Science Garden, Quezon City

Bacnotan, La Union

Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas

Aborlan, Palawan

Daet, Camarines Norte

Legazpi City, Albay  

Virac (Synop), Catanduanes

Masbate City, Masbate

Mambusao, Capiz

Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur

Davao City, Davao del Sur

Baguio City and Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet will continue to have the lowest heat index in the country at 27°C.

Individuals exposed to heat in said areas are in danger of heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

PAGASA advised the public to limit outdoor activity, remain hydrated, and wear fresh clothes to avoid heat-related illnesses. —Sherylin Untalan/VBL/KG, GMA Integrated News