PAGASA warns of easterlies, scattered rain, thunderstorms, flash floods, landslides, and dangerous heat indices in several regions

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the easterlies will bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers over most of the country on Saturday.

Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, Zamboanga del Sur, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi are expected to have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the easterlies, potentially leading to flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains.

Metro Manila and other parts of the country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, with a risk of flash floods or landslides during severe storms.

PAGASA warned that several areas may reach dangerous heat indices ranging from 42°C to 43°C on Saturday: San Jose, Occidental Mindoro; Puerto Princesa City, Palawan; Aborlan, Palawan; Masbate City, Masbate; Dumangas, Iloilo; and Catarman, Northern Samar.

To prevent heat-related illnesses, PAGASA advises limiting outdoor activities, drinking plenty of water, avoiding alcohol and caffeine, wearing protective clothing, and scheduling strenuous tasks during cooler hours.