Heat index hits 47°C in Sangley Point, Legazpi City, and Tanauan in Batangas

Three cities across Luzon on Thursday recorded the day's highest heat index, the human-perceived temperature, according to PAGASA.

Recording a heat index of 47°C were the weather bureau's synoptic stations in Ambulong in Tanauan City, Batangas; Legazpi City in Albay; and Sangley Point in Cavite City.

This is followed by the stations in the Science City of Muñoz and Roxas City, which both reported a heat index of 45°C.

PAGASA warned of dangers associated with a heat index between 41°C to 54°C, such as possible heat cramps and heat exhaustion, which may lead to heat stroke amid continued physical activity.

Meanwhile, the PAGASA station at the Science Garden, Quezon City reported a heat index of 41°C at 1:30 p.m.

A maximum temperature of 35.4°C in the city was recorded at the same time.

— Joahna Lei Casilao/BM, GMA News