Three areas in the country are expected to reach a “danger level” heat index on Friday, PAGASA said in its weather advisory on Thursday.
A temperature between 42°C and 51°C is considered in the “danger” category, posing health risks such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
Based on its 5 p.m. March 13 bulletin, PAGASA said Dagupan City, Pangasinan could reach a 44 °C temperature.
Meanwhile, Cuyo, Palawan and Cotabato City, Maguindanao are facing temperature as high as 42°C.
In Metro Manila, a high of 39°C is expected to hit NAIA Pasay City while Science Garden, Quezon City could reach up to 37°C.
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