Infanta, Quezon records 46°C heat index despite rainy season

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — Despite the onset of the rainy season, the local government of the coastal municipality of Infanta in Quezon province on Wednesday continued to urge residents to take precautions after the town’s heat index reached a dangerous 46 degrees Celsius.

In a public advisory posted on its Facebook page at around 12:20 p.m., the local government said the 46°C heat index was recorded at 11 a.m. by the Infanta Synoptic Station of the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

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“This level of heat falls under the Danger Level, which may cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat may lead to heat stroke,” the advisory, written in Filipino, stated.

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Earlier, the municipality, situated along the Pacific coast in northern Quezon, recorded an even higher heat index of 49°C on June 3.

According to Pagasa, heat index values ranging from 42°C to 51°C fall under the “danger” category, with prolonged exposure increasing the risk of heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

The heat index refers to the temperature perceived by the human body when air temperature is combined with humidity.

Pagasa said the southwest monsoon or “habagat” has slightly weakened, although thunderstorms are still expected across the country on Wednesday.

Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon are likewise expected to experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, particularly from afternoon to evening./coa

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