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Josiah Antonio - The Philippine Star
November 14, 2026 | 12:00am
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the highest heat index was recorded at 5 p.m. in Tacloban City at 44 degrees Celsius. PAGASA said a danger level heat index ranges from 42 to 51 degrees Celsius.
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MANILA, Philippines — State meteorologists yesterday reported a danger level heat index in three areas each in Mimaropa and the Visayas.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the highest heat index was recorded at 5 p.m. in Tacloban City at 44 degrees Celsius. PAGASA said a danger level heat index ranges from 42 to 51 degrees Celsius.
Coron, Cuyo and Puerto Princesa in Palawan; Roxas City in Capiz and Borongan in Eastern Samar recorded 44 degrees Celsius.
Exposure to danger level heat index with continuous activity may result in heat exhaustion or stroke.
The public has been advised to drink plenty of water, avoid going outside, particularly from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and use sunscreen as protection from the heat.
