Dangerous heat index persists in Olongapo City through Saturday

A dangerous heat index is forecasted to continue in Olongapo City through Saturday, April 27, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

The city experienced a peak heat index of 45 degrees Celsius on both Thursday and Friday, with forecasts indicating that this level will persist until Saturday.

Local officials have been warning residents about health-related impacts as the heat index ranges from 42°C to 51°C, which is categorized as dangerous due to high discomfort caused by temperature and humidity combined.

The extreme heat has led the local government to suspend in-person classes intermittently, while Subic Water, the city's water concessionaire, urges residents to prepare for potential low supply of water due to dwindling sources such as rivers.