Calapan City heat index hits 41°C; ‘extreme caution’ advised

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Residents of this city are warned of mounting health risks as the heat index soared to a sweltering 41 degrees Celsius on Thursday morning, prompting local disaster officials to raise an “extreme caution” advisory. Data from the Calapan City Public Market monitoring station recorded the peak value at 11 a.m, according to the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (CDRRMD). Per the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) classification, a heat index from 33°C to 41°C falls under the “Extreme Caution” category. At this level, Pagasa warns that heat cramps and heat […]... Keep on reading: Calapan City heat index hits 41°C; ‘extreme caution’ advised

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