The heat index peaked at a dangerous 42°C in Palawan and Eastern Samar on Monday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
Pagasa reported that heat indices were recorded in its stations located in Coron, Palawan and Borongan, Eastern Samar.
Pagasa had explained that a heat index of 42°C to 51°C is under the danger category, with cases of heat cramps and exhaustion are likely.
When the heat index reaches 52°C and beyond, heat stroke would be imminent as the level is already considered extremely dangerous, based on the agency’s effect-based classification.
According to Pagasa’s forecast, the heat index will also peak at 42°C in Coron, Palawan on Tuesday, Nov. 10.v