PAGASA warns Metro Manila of dangerous 45°C heat index

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that Metro Manila will experience a dangerous heat index of up to 45 degrees Celsius on Thursday due to the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting southern Mindanao and easterly winds elsewhere.

Parts of the country, including Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, SOCCSKSARGEN, Davao Oriental, Samar, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Catanduanes, Albay, and Sorsogon, will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms, potentially leading to flash floods or landslides.

Metro Manila and other areas in the country are expected to have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers due to easterly winds and localized thunderstorms.

PAGASA advises the public to take precautions against heat-related illnesses such as heat cramps and exhaustion, and warns that heat stroke is possible with prolonged exposure.

To prevent heat-related issues, PAGASA recommends limiting outdoor activities, drinking plenty of water, avoiding caffeine, alcohol, or liquor, wearing protective clothing, and scheduling strenuous tasks during cooler parts of the day.