Heat index in Atimonan, Quezon hits 44°C; residents warned

(Photo from Atimonan, Quezon DRRMO)

LUCENA CITY — The local government of Atimonan in Quezon province urged residents to remain cautious after the town’s heat index reached a dangerous 44 degrees Celsius on Saturday, June 13.

In a public advisory posted on Facebook at 12:10 noon, the Atimonan Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) said the 44°C heat index was recorded at 12:01 noon through the local government’s Automated Weather Station (AWS).

“Danger. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., as it may cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion, which could lead to heat stroke if physical activity continues without interruption,” the advisory, written in Filipino, stated.

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