QC heat index could hit 'dangerous' levels today

By Arlie O. Calalo

Apr 22, 2023 12:56 am

(UPDATE) THE heat index in Quezon City will likely reach 50 degrees Celsius today, Saturday, the highest since the start of summer, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Friday.

Pagasa said the 50 C will be the highest in its five-day heat index monitoring that began last April 21, based on the forecast of its Science Garden station in Quezon City.

SCORCHING. Traffic enforcers take shelter under a tent along Maharlika Street in Diliman, Quezon City on Thursday afternoon (April 20, 2023). The heat index in Metro Manila reached 39 degrees Celsius at 11 a.m., as measured from the Science Garden of state weather bureau PAGASA in Quezon City, prompting health authorities to repeat their reminders to avoid direct sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and to always hydrate, use protection like umbrellas, and to wear light color, loose and comfortable clothes. (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc)

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