Eastern Visayas sizzles under dangerous heat index levels

TACLOBAN CITY — Several areas in Eastern Visayas continued to experience dangerous heat index levels on Wednesday, prompting authorities to urge residents to limit outdoor activities and protect themselves from heat-related illnesses. As early as 9 a.m., the town of Guiuan recorded a heat index of 45 degrees Celsius, the highest in the region for the day, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). READ: Dangerous heat index forecast in NCR, 48 other areas on Wednesday A heat index refers to the temperature the human body feels when humidity is combined with the actual air temperature. […]...

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