HEAT INDEX WATCH: Calapan City hits ‘danger’ heat index at 42°C

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Authorities issued a warning Monday afternoon after the city’s heat index soared to a dangerous 42 degrees Celsius, based on a 2 p.m. reading at the Calapan City Public Market. The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) said the heat index falls under the “danger” category, which can trigger heat cramps and heat exhaustion, and may lead to heat stroke with prolonged exposure. READ: HEAT INDEX WATCH: Visayas braces for hotter days reaching danger levels Local officials urged residents to take extra precautions, particularly during peak hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]... Keep on reading: HEAT INDEX WATCH: Calapan City hits ‘danger’ heat index at 42°C

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