Heat and humidity readings in the National Capital Region are at record high at 40.8 degrees Celsius this weekend, according to PAGASA on Sunday.

Data from the state weather bureau showed that its NAIA station in Pasay recorded the 40.8°C high on Saturday, the highest in the region since the dry summer season kicked in.

Where the temperature in the National Capital Region hit its highest numbers for the year so far, 35.4°C, at 3:50 p.m. on Saturday, recorded at the Science Garden in Quezon City.

As stated, the heat index measures human discomfort, in contrast to the actual air temperature, and is computed by factoring in the humidity as well as other conditions.

Department of Health warned that a heat this high may lead to heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat strokes to individuals both indoors and outdoors. They advised the public to drink lots of water and avoid prolonged exposure under the sun.

Due to the sweltering heat, some residents of Baseco Compound in Tondo swam in the nearby waters of Manila Bay despite the prohibition of authorities.

Due to high fecal coliform levels were found by experts in Manila Bay, the Manila Health Department earlier warned that people may get various ailments like skin diseases, gastroenteritis, typhoid fever, and hepatitis A from swimming in and ingesting water from Manila Bay.