26 areas facing ‘danger level’ heat index on Friday, April 25, 2025

A “danger level” heat index is expected in 26 areas across the country on Friday, April 25, PAGASA said in in its daily forecast.

According to the state weather bureau’s 5 p.m. April 24 bulletin, the synoptic stations in the following areas could measure a 42°C-45°C heat index:

45°C

• Dagupan City, Pangasinan

44°C

• Iba, Zambales
• Ambulong, Tanuan, Batangas
• Coron, Palawan
• Panglao, International Aiport, Bohol

43°C

• Bacnotan, La Union
• Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
• TAU Camiling, Tarlac
• San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
• Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
• Cuyo, Palawan
• Masbate City
• CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
• Dumangas, Iloilo

42°C

• ISU Echague, Isabela
• Daler (Radar), Aurora
• CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
• Cubi Pt., Subic Bay Olongapo City
• San Ildefonso, Bulacan
• Sangley Point, Cavite City
• Infanta, Quezon
• Legazpi City, Albay
• Roxas City, Capiz
• Mambusao, Capiz
• Iloilo City
• La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental

The state weather bureau categorizes areas with a 42°C to 51°C heat index in the "danger" category, with a risk for heat stroke.

The Department of Health advised Filipinos who have prolonged sun exposure to drink as much as 10 glasses of water daily, as the heat index in parts of the country could rise to a dangerous 50°C. —Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News