Borongan in Eastern Samar logs ‘danger’ level heat index on April 16

MANILA, Philippines — A “danger” level peak heat index of 42ºC was recorded in Borongan, Eastern Samar on Thursday, April 16, the state weather bureau said. Based on data released by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) as of 5 p.m., Borongan is also expected to record the same level of heat