MANILA, Philippines — Intense heat will persist Tuesday, with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration projecting a peak heat index of 43°C in Sangley Point.
This falls under the “danger” level, which increases the risk of serious heat-related illnesses. Meanwhile, Metro Manila will remain under “extreme caution,” with heat index values ranging from 38°C to 39°C.
The heat index measures how hot conditions feel when humidity is factored in.
Even outside Cavite, high temperatures will affect a wide range of areas nationwide, including:
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/Subic Bay, 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.
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