Philippines Experiences High Heat Index, DOH Issues Warnings as Areas Log Danger Levels

The Department of Health (DOH) has urged the public to take precautions against heat-related illnesses as the Philippines experiences high heat indices, with Catarman, Northern Samar, logging a peak of 44ºC on Wednesday, among other areas reaching 'danger' levels.

8 Apr, 19:45 — 8 Apr, 19:45

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Catarman, Northern Samar logs 44ºC peak heat index on Wednesday

MANILA, Philippines — Catarman, Northern Samar registered a peak heat index of 44ºC on Wednesday, the highest of three areas that logged “danger” level indices, the state weather bureau said. Apart from Catarman, Dumangas, Iloilo and Cotabato City, Maguindanao both reached “danger” heat indices at 42ºC. READ: Here’s how to protect yourself from high heat

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Philippines Experiences High Heat Index, DOH Issues Warnings as Areas Log Danger Levels

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