MANILA, Philippines – The heat index peaked at 44°C in La Union, Aurora, and Occidental Mindoro on Monday, Nov. 2, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Based on its five-day computed heat index, the highest were recorded in its stations located in Bacnotan, La Union, Baler, Aurora, and San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. Pagasa had explained that a heat index of 42°C to 51°C is already dangerous, pointing out that with this level of heat, “heat cramps and exhaustion are likely.” READ: Taytay records 44.79°C heat index despite start of cold weather When the heat index reaches […]...

Keep on reading: 44°C heat index recorded in 3 areas on Monday, Nov. 2