MANILA, Philippines — The hot season is not yet over and is about to get hotter in the next few weeks, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Wednesday. Pagasa weather forecaster Aldczar Aurelio said the peak of summer season happens on the third week of April and ends on the second week of May. In Metro Manila, the heat index on Wednesday reached 39°C at the Science Garden in Quezon City and 41.4°C in Pasay City. According to Pagasa’s heat index board, the highest heat index reported today was at 48.8°C in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, at around 2 p.m.A total of 17 areas reported a heat index considered at the “danger” level. Pagasa considers a heat index to be dangerous once it hits 41°C and above.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 24, 2019 11:26 UTC