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Fourteen areas are expected to have a “danger level” heat index on Tuesday, PAGASA said in its daily forecast. Based on the state weather bureau’s 5 p.m.
bulletin, a heat index of 43°C might hit the following areas: Meanwhile, the following areas could reach up to 42°C temperature: In Metro Manila, the NAIA Pasay City and Science Garden Quezon City are both facing a high of 40°C. PAGASA categorizes areas with a 42°C to 51°C heat index under the danger category, while areas with 33°C to 41°C fall under the “extreme caution” category. Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible in areas under extreme caution, while heat stroke is a potential risk under the danger level.
The state weather bureau earlier said zero or one tropical cyclone is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) this April. Meanwhile, the Department of Energy assured the public that the country has enough supply of electricity to provide power during the dry season and the 2025 elections. —Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News.
