Heat index to be dangerous in 19 areas on Saturday –PAGASA

State weather bureau PAGASA predicted that the heat index in 19 areas across the country would rise to dangerous levels on Saturday.

According to its Friday-5 p.m. heat index forecast, the following areas would effectively experience temperatures of 42°C to 44°C:

• Dagupan City, Pangasinan – 44°C
• Bacnotan, La Union – 42°C
• Aparri, Cagayan – 42°C
• Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – 42°C
• Iba, Zambales – 42°C
• Ambulong, Tanauan Batangas – 42°C
• Coron, Palawan – 42°C
• Puerto Princesa City, Palawan – 42°C
• Aborlan, Palawan – 44°C
• Virac (Synop), Catanduanes – 42?°C
• CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur – 43°C
• Roxas City, Capiz – 43°C
• Iloilo City, Iloilo – 42°C
• Dumangas, Iloilo – 43°C
• Catarman, Northern Samar – 44°C
• Guiuan, Eastern Samar – 43°C
• Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur – 43°C
• Davao City, Davao del Sur – 42°C
• Cotabato City, Maguindanao – 43°C

Baguio City, Benguet remains to be the area with the lowest heat index of 27°C, which falls under the caution level.

According to PAGASA, a danger level heat index may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke depending on the level of exposure.

The agency recommends limiting outdoor activity, continuous hydration, and wearing fresher clothes to prevent heat-related illnesses. — DVM, GMA Integrated News