’Danger level’ heat index seen in 25 areas on Friday, May 2, 2025

Twenty-five areas across the country will see a “danger level” heat index on Friday, May 2, PAGASA said in its daily forecast.

Based on its 5 p.m. May 1 bulletin, the synoptic stations in the following areas could measure a heat index between 42°C and 45°C:

45°C
Infanta, Quezon

44°C
Iba, Zambales
Ambulong, Tanauan Batangas

43°C
Dagupan City, Pangasinan
Cubi Pt. Subic Bay, Olongapo City
San Ildefonso, Bulacan
Sangley Point, Cavite City
Alabat, Quezon
Cuyo, Palawan
Masbate City

42°C
Sinait, Ilocos Sur
Laoag City, Iloco Norte
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
ISU Echague, Isabela
Baler (Radar), Aurora
CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
TAU Camiling, Tarlac
Tayabas City, Quezon
Mulanay, Quezon
Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Daet, Camarines Norte
Legazpi City, Albay
CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte

PAGASA classifies heat indices between 42°C and 51°C under the danger category, which may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

The weather bureau urges the public to limit outdoor activities, remain hydrated, and wear fresh clothes to avoid heat-related illnesses. —Mariel Celine Serquiña/VBL, GMA Integrated News