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MANILA, Philippines — Recorded heat indices on Thursday, May 28 peaked at 47ºC in four areas, namely Tuguegarao City, Cagayan; Casiguran, Aurora; San Ildefonso, Bulacan; and Sangley Point, Cavite City, said the state weather bureau.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) tags this level of heat index—particularly those ranging between 42°C and 51°C—as “danger” level due to increased risks of heat cramps and heat exhaustion, which could then lead to heat stroke.
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