The state weather bureau says 44 areas in the country are forecast to experience “danger” levels of heat index on Saturday, May 16. INQUIRER file image
MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila and several areas across the country are expected to experience danger-level heat index on Tuesday, May 19, the state weather bureau said.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the heat index, or “apparent temperature,” refers to how hot it feels to the human body when relative humidity is factored in with the actual air temperature.
Pagasa classifies heat index values from 42°C to 51°C under the “danger” category, warning that heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely, while heat stroke is possible with prolonged exposure to heat.
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