Cavite City records day's highest heat index at 47°C

The synoptic station at Sangley Point, Cavite City recorded Tuesday's highest heat index at 47°C, according to PAGASA.

The state weather bureau also reported the heat indexes at the stations in Dagupan City with 46°C, Ambulong, Tanauan City and NAIA, Pasay City with 44°C, and Laoag City, Legazpi City, and the Science City of Munoz with 43°C.

The heat index or the temperature felt by an individual, measures "human discomfort." It is computed by factoring in the humidity and the air temperature.

Due to this, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. This 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/BX16ZezlqE

— PAGASA-DOST (@dost_pagasa) June 9, 2020

Meanwhile, the station at the Science Garden, Quezon City reported a heat index of 40°C at 2 p.m.

A maximum temperature of 33.4°C was also recorded at the same time.

33.4°C ang naitalang pinakamataas na temperatura sa Science Garden, Quezon City kaninang 2:00 PM ngayong Martes, 9 Hunyo. Nakalkula naman ang 40°C na heat index o alinsangan sa parehong oras.

Stay hydrated and stay safe po! pic.twitter.com/8hZ33MnT8t

— PAGASA-DOST (@dost_pagasa) June 9, 2020

 --- BAP, GMA News