44°C heat index hits Tuguegarao City – BusinessWorld Online
BAGUIO CITY — A 44°C heat index was monitored in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan on Wednesday, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration’s (PAGASA) Northern Luzon Regional Services Division reported.
The same heat index was felt earlier on Tuesday.
Aparri, also in Cagayan, Dagupan City in Pangasinan, and the rest of North Luzon are also experiencing such heat.
PAGASA added that Easterlies coming from the Pacific Ocean are also affecting Cagayan province and nearby provinces bringing scorching hot weather.
No rainfall is expected in Cagayan, except for localized thunderstorms that may bring rain showers.
The public was strongly urged to drink water regularly and avoid long exposure to the sun, especially from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
PAGASA explained that the heat index is under the dangerous category as it may cause people to suffer from heat stroke. — Artemio A. Dumlao
