Heat index in PH continues to peak at dangerous levels, warns Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines —The heat index in the country peaked at a scorching 42 to 48 degrees Celsius on Thursday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. Based on the state weather bureau’s computed heat index as of 5 p.m. on May 2, heat indices under the “danger” category were recorded in the