Metro Manila hits all-time high hot temperature at 38.8 degrees Celsius

The temperature in Metro Manila reached 38.8 degrees Celsius on Saturday, a new all-time high for the region, according to PAGASA.

This beat the last recorded all-time high hot temperature for Metro Manila which was 38.6ºC recorded in 1915, PAGASA said, according to a report by Super Radyo dzBB.

JUST IN: Pinakamainit na temperatura sa kasaysayan ng Metro Manila, naitala ngayong araw sa 38.8 degrees Celsius, lagpas sa huling all-time high na 38.6 degrees Celsius noong 1915 | via @dost_pagasa pic.twitter.com/9eRXTRpXzA

— DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) April 27, 2024

LOOK: Actual temperatures na naitala sa bansa ngayong araw; 38.8 degrees Celsius ang naitala sa NAIA, Pasay City na pinakamataas para sa Metro Manila sa kasaysayan | via @dost_pagasa pic.twitter.com/NexBDqwXYZ

— DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) April 27, 2024

On Sunday, the expected heat index at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City is 44°C, the weather bureau said.

Meanwhile, at the Science Garden in Quezon City, the heat index may reach 43°C on Sunday.

The heat index is the measure of the temperature that a person feels in contrast to the actual air temperature. It is computed by factoring in the humidity and the air temperature.

The easterlies will prevail over Metro Manila and the rest of the country on Sunday, PAGASA said in its forecast.

These areas will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the easterlies and localized thunderstorms.

According to PAGASA, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely in areas experiencing a danger level heat index, which is from 42 to 51°C. Heat stroke is also possible with continued exposure.

If anyone is experiencing heat stroke symptoms, the Department of Health (DOH) advised concerned individuals to follow these first aid measures:

• Move the person to a shaded, cool area, and provide ventilation.
• Remove the person’s outer clothing.
• Apply cold compresses, ice packs, cold water, or cold wet cloth against the skin, especially on the head, face, neck, armpits, wrists, ankles, and groin. If the patient is conscious, encourage frequent slow sips of cool water.
• Contact emergency services or bring the person to the hospital immediately.

To prevent heat-related illnesses, the DOH advised the public to limit time spent outdoors, drink plenty of water, and avoid tea, coffee, soda, as well as liquor. —KG, GMA Integrated News