Heat index in Pangasinan, Philippines may rise up to 42°C Saturday (March 8)

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MANILA: The heat index in Dagupan, Pangasinan is forecast to reach 42°C on Saturday (March 8), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.

This means the heat index is under the “danger” category of between 42 and 51°C, which might cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion.