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The heat index in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, reached 52°C at 2 pm on Wednesday, May 12, the highest so far in the Philippines for 2021.
The heat index refers to the temperature perceived by people, which is based on the actual air temperature combined with relative humidity.
In Dagupan City’s case, the air temperature was 37.3°C and the relative humidity was 60%, resulting in a heat index of 52°C, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Tuguegarao City in Cagayan also had an air temperature of 37.3°C on Wednesday, but its relative humidity was much lower than Dagupan City’s at 43%. Its heat index was 43°C.
Here are the top 10 hottest places on Wednesday, based on their heat indexes:
- Dagupan City, Pangasinan – 52°C
- Sangley Point, Cavite – 46°C
- Cotabato City, Maguindanao – 44°C
- Laoag City, Ilocos Norte – 43°C
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Pasay City – 43°C
- San Jose, Occidental Mindoro – 43°C
- Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – 43°C
- Ambulong, Tanauan City, Batangas – 42°C
- Casiguran, Aurora – 42°C
- Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte – 42°C
The previous high for 2021 was 51°C last Saturday, May 8, also in Dagupan City.
With a heat index of 41°C to 54°C (Danger), heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Heat stroke could also occur with continued activity, warned PAGASA.
People are advised to stay indoors and drink plenty of water during the hot dry season. – Rappler.com
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