'Dangerous' heat index expected over 41 areas — PAGASA

A total of 41 areas around the country including Metro manila are forecast to be at a "danger level" on Tuesday, according to PAGASA.

Based on the latest bulletin from state weather bureau, here are parts of the country that are expected to reach a dangerous heat level index  on April 30:

42°C
Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

Tayabas, Quezon

Alabat, Quezon

Legazpi City, Albay

Daet, Camarines Norte

Masbate City, Masbate

Tacloban, Leyte

Maasin, Southern Leyte

Zamboanga City, Zamboanga

Butuan City, Agusan del Norte

 

43°C
Science Garden, Quezon City

Sinait, Ilocos Sur

Batac, Ilocos Norte

Bacnotan, La Union

Iba, Zambales

Cubic, Olongapo

Clark Airport, Pampanga

Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

Sangley Point, Cavite

Legazpi, Albay

Pili, Camarines Sur

Roxas City, Capiz

Mambusao, Cadiz

La Carlota, Negros Occidental

Guiuan, Eastern Samar

 

44°C

NAIA, Pasay City

Laoag City, Ilocos Norte

Echague, Isabela

Baler, Aurora

Casiguran, Aurora

Tanuanan, Batangas

Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Virac, Catanduanes

Iloilo City, Iloilo

Dumangas, Iloilo

45°C

Aparri, Cagayan

Tuguegarao, Cagayan

San Jose, Occidental Mindoro

Aborlan, Palawan

Coron, Palawan

46°C

Dagupan, Pangasinan

The lowest heat index levels were predicted in Baguio City, Benguet at 28°C; and BSU, La Trinidad, Benguet at 30°C.

Heat index is the measure of the temperature that a person feels, which is different from the actual air temperature. It is computed by factoring in the humidity and the air temperature.

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.—Sundy Locus/RF, GMA Integrated News