Heat index peaks at 46ºC in Camarines Sur on Monday, June 1

MANILA, Philippines — Despite the enhanced southwest monsoon, heat indices in several areas nationwide continued to reach dangerous levels on Monday, June 1, with CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur hitting 46ºC, the state weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) tags indices ranging from 42°C to 51°C as in the “danger” level due to increased risks of heat cramps and heat exhaustion, which could then lead to heat stroke. READ: Here’s how to protect yourself from high heat index, according to DOH Dozens of other areas also reached “danger” level heat indices on Monday, according to Pagasa: […]... Keep on reading: Heat index peaks at 46ºC in Camarines Sur on Monday, June 1

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