PAGASA warns of extreme heat in 17 areas, Dagupan City at 47°C

The weather bureau PAGASA has issued a warning for extreme heat in several parts of the Philippines, with Dagupan City in Pangasinan expected to reach a dangerous 47 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.

A total of 17 areas are facing heat index levels above 42 degrees Celsius, including Bacnotan in La Union and Pasay City in Metro Manila, posing health risks such as heat cramps, exhaustion, and potentially heatstroke.

Dagupan City is the hottest spot with a heat index of 47 degrees Celsius, while other affected areas include Baler Radar in Aurora at 46 degrees Celsius and Clark Airport in Pampanga at 42 degrees Celsius.

The weather conditions are expected to cause discomfort and potential health issues for residents in these regions.

In contrast, the Davao region will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to a low pressure area, while Palawan and Mindanao will see similar weather patterns influenced by the intertropical convergence zone.

Metro Manila and other parts of the country are forecasted to have partly cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to easterly winds.