Heat index: Dagupan, Catarman hit danger level on Saturday, March 7, 2026

Two places in the Philippines on Saturday recorded a heat index classified under the danger level by the state weather bureau PAGASA.

Dagupan City in Pangasinan and Catarman, Northern Samar posted heat indices of 43°C and 42°C, respectively. 

PAGASA categorizes areas with 42°C to 51°C heat index under the danger category, while areas with 52°C and above fall under extreme danger.

Heat stroke is imminent under extreme danger, while heat cramps, exhaustion, and heat stroke are possible under the danger level.

Meanwhile, a total of 15 areas may experience a heat index under extreme caution category on Sunday.

Extreme caution, according to PAGASA, refers to heat indices between 33°C and 41°C, where heat exhaustion and cramps may occur.

39°C

Sangley Point, Cavite

 
37°C

Iba, Zambales

San Idelfonso, Bulacan

TAU Camiling, Tarlac

Ambulong, Batangas

36°C

NAIA, Pasay City

CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

Cubi Pt. Subic Bay, Zambales

NAS-UPLB, Laguna

35°C

Science Garden, Quezon City

Clark Airport (DMIA), Pampanga

Hacienda Luisita, Tarlac

Infanta, Quezon

Alabat, Quezon

Mulanay, Quezon

With heat indices ranging from 27°C to 32°C, the following six locations could fall into the caution category:

32°C

Baler, Aurora

Casiguran, Aurora

Abucay, Bataan

Tayabas, Quezon

CvSU Indang, Cavite

 
29°C

Tanay, Rizal

PAGASA advises the public to limit outdoor activity, remain hydrated, and wear fresh clothes to avoid heat-related illnesses. — Jiselle Anne Casucian/VBL, GMA Integrated News