47 areas record extreme heat

MANILA, Philippines — Around 47 areas in the Philippines have experienced a danger-level heat index, state weather forecasters said yesterday.

Quezon City’s Science Garden recorded 42 degrees Celsius recently.

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City logged 43 degrees Celsius.

Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur and Butuan City experienced the highest heat index at 47 degrees Celsius.

A “danger-level” heat index ranges from 42 to 51 degrees Celsius.

Human exposure at this temperature range with continued activity may result in heat stroke, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration warned.