Heat index in Luzon may hit 45°C
(March 6 2025) Students with their relatives shield themselves with umbrellas against the intense heat outside the School in Quezon City on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Some Luzon areas, including Metro Manila, suspended face-to-face classes on Thursday, March 6, due to the state weather bureau’s forecast of “danger” and “extreme caution” heat index levels in various areas nationwide.
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The heat index in several areas in Luzon is expected to reach up to 45°C this weekend, according to the latest Heat Index report from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
On Saturday, 3 May, 19 areas, including Pasay City and Quezon City, were under the “Dangerous” heat index levels ranging from 42°C to 51°C. These areas include:
Laoag, Ilocos Norte
Dagupan City, Pangasinan
Bacnotan, La Union
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
ISU Echague, Isabela
Baler, Aurora
Iba, Zambales
CLSU Munoz, Nueva Ecija
Cubi Pt. Subic Bay, Olongapo City
TAU Camiling, Tarlac
Hacienda Luisita, Tarlac
Tayabas City, Quezon
Sangley Point, Cavite
Infanta, Quezon
Alabat, Quezon
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Aborlan, Palawan
Sangley Point in Cavite City is forecast to have the highest heat index on Sunday, 4 May at 45°C. Other areas are expected to record heat indices between 36°C to 44°C.
A heat index between 36° to 41°C is classified as “Extreme Caution,” while 42° to 51° is classified as “Danger,” where the risks of heat cramps, exhaustion, and heat stroke is high.
PAGASA advised the public to limit outdoor activities, wear light clothing, and to stay hydrated especially during peak heat hours from 10 in the morning to four in the afternoon.