THE Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has advised the public to take precautionary measures as it warned that the heat index would likely reach 50 degrees Celsius, the highest so far since the warm-dry season started in the country.
In its five-day monitoring that began April 21, Pagasa said that based on the forecast at its Science Garden station in Quezon City, the 50 degrees Celsius heat index may be felt on Saturday.Residents, especially in Quezon City, Manila and Pasay, are expected to feel the heat as temperatures are forecast to soar to 50 degrees Celsius in Quezon City and 42 degrees Celsius in Manila and Pasay.
It said that the public must limit outdoor activities and keep hydrated by drinking plenty of water, especially at noon and early afternoon when the heat is most intense, the state-weather bureau said.It added that temperatures of 52 degrees Celsius and above are classified as 'extreme danger level.''Continued exposure to high temperatures and exhausting activities could lead to heat exhaustion, heat cramps and worse, heat stroke,' Pagasa said.
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