29/04/2024
'Dangerous' heat index expected over 41 areas — PAGASA
By GMA Integrated News
Published April 29, 2024 4:15pm
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:
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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:
a. Move the person to a shaded, cool area, and provide ventilation.
b. Remove the person’s outer clothing.
c. 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.
d. If the patient is conscious, encourage frequent slow sips of cool water.
e. Contact emergency services or bring the person to the hospital immediately.
To prevent heat-related illnesses, the DOH advised the public to :
f. limit time spent outdoors
g. drink plenty of water and
h. avoid tea, coffee, soda, as well as liquor.
—Sundy Locus/RF, GMA Integrated News
