Two areas forecast to hit ‘danger’ level heat indices on April 17

MANILA, Philippines — Two areas are forecast to reach “danger” level heat indices on Friday, April 17, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. Based on Pagasa’s forecast as of 5 p.m. of April 16, Borongan, Eastern Samar and Cotabato City, Maguindanao are each expected to record 42ºC. Pagasa defines heat index