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Virac sizzles in 45°C heat index
Virac sizzles in 45°C heat index
MANILA — Virac, Catanduanes registered the highest heat index on Holy Monday, April 14, at 45 degrees Celsius, according to state weather bureau PAGASA.
MANILA — Virac, Catanduanes registered the highest heat index on Holy Monday, April 14, at 45 degrees Celsius, according to state weather bureau PAGASA.
More than 20 other areas, mostly in Central and Southern Luzon, also reached dangerous heat index levels of 42-44 degrees Celsius.
More than 20 other areas, mostly in Central and Southern Luzon, also reached dangerous heat index levels of 42-44 degrees Celsius.
The state weather bureau also said that almost 50 areas may experience heat index values of 40 degrees Celsius or higher, on Holy Tuesday (April 15).
The state weather bureau also said that almost 50 areas may experience heat index values of 40 degrees Celsius or higher, on Holy Tuesday (April 15).
Fourteen of these will be in danger level including Cavite City; Dumangas, Iloilo; La Carlota City; Puerto Princesa City; and Virac, Catanduanes.
Fourteen of these will be in danger level including Cavite City; Dumangas, Iloilo; La Carlota City; Puerto Princesa City; and Virac, Catanduanes.
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Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely in 42-51 degrees Celsius heat index range. Heat stroke is probable with continued exposure to such conditions.
Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely in 42-51 degrees Celsius heat index range. Heat stroke is probable with continued exposure to such conditions.
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