Pagasa’s word of caution comes as Sangley Point in Cavite City again registered a 50 °C heat index around 2 p.m. Saturday. ADVERTISEMENTHeat indices ranging between 41 °C and 54 ºC are considered “dangerous” as such temperatures may result in heat cramps and heat exhaustion, even heatstroke, with continued physical activity, according to the state weather bureau’s Twitter post. On Friday, Sangley Point likewise posted a 50 °C heat index at 2 p.m. Heat cramps are muscle spasms that occur when large amounts of salt and water in the body are lost due to exercise. His physical activity coupled with the humidity inside the building forced him to be sidelined after his body stiffed up.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 09, 2020 12:12 UTC