By MANILA, Philippines — Danger-level heat indices will persist in 53 areas across the country, with up to 47°C expected on Thursday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
In Metro Manila, a heat index of 42°C is forecast in Quezon City and up to 44°C is expected in Pasay City.
“Nasa danger level ho itong mga numerong na ito [42-51°C], ibig sabihin… mataas ang banta against heat stress, heat cramps, and even yung mga heat strokes,” Pagasa weather specialist Loriedin dela Cruz-Galicia said in Pagasa’s latest briefing.
