SAN JOSE Occidental Mindoro reached its highest temperature of 55 degrees Celsius (C) heat index, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Saturday.

Pagasa recorded the highest heat index at 2 p.m. The town recorded a 50 C temperature on Friday.





Dagupan City in Pangasinan had 50 C; 47 C in Ambulong Tanuan City and Calapan City; and 46 C in Sangley Point, Cavite City.

Pagasa classifies heat index between 32 C and 41 C as “extreme caution” and 41 C to 54 C as “dangerous” because it could lead to heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke with continuous activity. Over 54 C is considered “extreme danger” because heat stroke is imminent.

Pagasa advises the public to: