By Emily Blanc
MANILA, Philippines — Much of the country will continue to swelter Tuesday, with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration warning that Sangley Point may reach a heat index of 43°C, classified as “danger.”
Metro Manila, meanwhile, is expected to register 38°C to 39°C, under the “extreme caution” category.
The heat index reflects the combined effect of air temperature and humidity on how hot it feels.
While Cavite is the only area forecast to hit the “danger” threshold, numerous areas across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will still face potentially harmful heat levels.
Among those are: Pasay City, Quezon City; Sinait, Laoag City, Dagupan City, Batac, Bacnotan; Itbayat, Calayan, Basco, Aparri, Tuguegarao City, Bayombong, Echague; Baler, Casiguran, Iba, Clark, Muñoz, Abucay, Olongapo City, San Ildefonso, Camiling, Tarlac City; Tayabas City, Tanauan, Infanta, Alabat, Mulanay, Indang, Los Baños; Calapan, Coron, San Jose, Romblon, Puerto Princesa, Aborlan, Cuyo; Daet, Legazpi City, Virac, Masbate City, Juban, Pili, Guinobatan, Daraga; Roxas City, Mambusao, Iloilo City, Dumangas; La Carlota, Dumaguete City, Siquijor; Panglao, Mactan; Catarman, Catbalogan, Tacloban City, Baybay, Borongan, Guiuan, Maasin; Dipolog, Zamboanga City; Laguindingan, Malaybalay, Musuan; Davao City; Cotabato City; General Santos City; Surigao City, Hinatuan, and Butuan City.
Authorities continue to advise the public to limit outdoor exposure, stay hydrated, and take precautions against heat-related illnesses.
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