Extreme heat in the Philippines - Heat index hits danger level in five areas on Easter Sunday

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN): The heat index in five locations in the Philippines has reached the “danger” level on Easter Sunday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

In its 5pm update, the state weather bureau said Catarman, Northern Samar had a heat index of at 45 degrees Celsius (°C), while Central Bicol State University of Agriculture in Pili, Camarines Sur and Aparri, Cagayan, had a heat index of 44°C.