Guiuan, E. Samar sizzles as heat index soars to 49.2 degrees Celsius
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MANILA, Philippines -- The heat index on Maundy Thursday skyrocketed to 49.2 degrees Celcius in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.Guiuan, E. Samar sizzles as heat index soars to 49.2 degrees Celsius
MANILA, Philippines -- The heat index on Maundy Thursday skyrocketed to 49.2 degrees Celcius in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. Pagasa said the heat index is the «apparent temperature or what humans perceive or feel as the temperature affecting the body.» A heat index of 41C or higher is considered dangerous and poses serious health risks. Aside from Guiuan, 15 other areas in the country reported a heat above 41 degrees Celsius on Thursday, including Ambulong, Batangas (45.8 degrees); Daet, Camarines Norte (44.6 degrees); Dagupan ...Keep on reading: Guiuan, E. Samar sizzles as heat index soars to 49.2 degrees Celsius Read more