Twenty‑five areas across the Philippines are under the “danger” heat index category of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Easter Sunday.

Heat index is how hot it feels based on actual temperature and humidity. Under the “danger” classification, the heat index ranges from 41 °C to 51 °C. This level may cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion and may lead to heat stroke under prolonged sun exposure.

Based on PAGASA’s two‑day heat index forecast, the highest recorded heat index is 44 °C in Ambolong, Tanauan, Batangas, and Alabat, Quezon.

Several areas followed with a 43 °C heat index, including:

43 °C:

• NAIA, Pasay City, Metro Manila

• ISU Echague, Isabela

• NVSU Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

• Cubi Pt, Subic Bay, Olongapo City

• San Ildefonso, Bulacan

• Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

• Cuyo, Palawan

• Iloilo City, Iloilo

• Dumangas, Iloilo

• Catarman, Northern Samar

• Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur

Meanwhile, the following areas recorded a 42 °C heat index:

• Dagupan City, Pangasinan

• Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

• CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

• Tayabas City, Quezon

• Sangley Point, Cavite City, Cavite

• Coron, Palawan

• San Jose, Occidental Mindoro

• Roxas City, Capiz

• Mambusao, Capiz

• La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental

• Catbalogan, Western Samar

• Tacloban City, Leyte

• Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte

To avoid heat‑related illness, PAGASA urged the public to limit time outdoors, drink plenty of water, avoid caffeinated, sugary, or alcoholic beverages, wear light and sleeved clothing, use umbrellas, and schedule strenuous activities during the cooler hours of the day.