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43-degree weather threatens Metro Manila, 32 areas under danger heat index
A total of 32 areas in the Philippines, including Metro Manila, are predicted to experience a "danger" level heat index on Tuesday, May 6.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) defines heat index as the measure of how high humidity affects the body's ability to cool itself at high temperatures.
Heat indices between 42ºC and 51ºC fall under the "danger category," posing a high risk of heat-related illnesses like heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
ISU Echague in Isabela is forecast to have the highest heat index at 45ºC.
Several other areas, including Tuguegarao City, Sangley Point in Cavite, and Daet in Camarines Norte, are expected to reach 44ºC.
Metro Manila is predicted to experience a heat index of 43ºC in NAIA Pasay City and Science Garden Quezon City.
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