Legazpi City sizzles with 49°C heat index

The highest heat index forecast in the country for the day was recorded in PAGASA's synoptic station in Legazpi City, Albay at 49°C, the weather bureau said Monday.

This is followed by the readings in the stations in Ambulong in Tanauan City with 48°C and Guiuan in Eastern Samar with 47°C.

Dagupan City, Roxas City, Sangley Point in Cavite City and Tuguegarao City, meanwhile, all experienced 45°C each.

PAGASA warned that a heat index ranging from 41°C to 54°C may lead to heat cramps and exhaustion.

Heat stroke is also possible amid continuous physical activity, it added.

PAGASA's heat index chart

Meanwhile, the PAGASA station at the Science Garden in Quezon City recorded a heat index of 38°C at 1:30 p.m.

A maximum temperature of 34.8°C was also recorded in the area at the same time. — Ma. Angelica Garcia/BM, GMA News