Sangley Point records day's highest heat index at 46°C

Sangley Point, Cavite City on Saturday recorded the day's highest heat index, the human-perceived temperature, at 46°C, according to PAGASA.

This is followed by Ambulong, Tanauan City with 45°C while Legazpi City, NAIA in Pasay, and Roxas City recorded 44°C each.

PAGASA warned of possible heat cramps and heat exhaustion which may lead to heat stroke amid continued physical activity.

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PANGANIB (41-54°C na heat index): Posible ang heat cramps at heat exhaustion na maaaring mauwi sa heat stroke kapag tuluy-tuloy ang physical activity. pic.twitter.com/rlr0Z461fG

— PAGASA-DOST (@dost_pagasa) May 23, 2020

Meanwhile, the PAGASA station at the Science Garden, Quezon City recorded a heat index of 41°C at 1:50 p.m.

A maximum temperature of 34.4°C was also recorded in the area at the same time.

34.4°C ang naitalang pinakamataas temperatura sa Science Garden, Quezon City kaninang 1:50 PM ngayong Sabado, 23 Mayo. Sa parehong oras, nakalkula ang 41°C na heat index o alinsangan.

Stay home, stay hydrated, and stay safe po! pic.twitter.com/TKowN3kA3u

— PAGASA-DOST (@dost_pagasa) May 23, 2020

- MDM, GMA News