27/04/2026
☀️ WEATHER ALERT: DANGEROUS HEAT LEVELS GRIP THE ARCHIPELAGO ☀️
MANILA, April 26, 2026 — PAGASA has raised the alarm as extreme heat indices hit the "Danger" category across multiple provinces. Citizens are urged to take immediate precautions against heat-related illnesses.
📍 REGIONAL HEAT INDEX BREAKDOWN:
I. NORTHERN & CENTRAL LUZON
* Region I (Ilocos Region):
* Laoag City, Ilocos Norte: 44°C
* Bacnotan, La Union: 43°C
* Region II (Cagayan Valley):
* Aparri, Cagayan: 41°C
* Region III (Central Luzon):
* Muñoz, Nueva Ecija: 45°C (Highest Peak)
* San Ildefonso, Bulacan: 40°C
II. METRO MANILA (NCR)
* Pasay City (NAIA): 41°C
* Quezon City (Science Garden): 40°C
III. SOUTHERN LUZON (CALABARZON & MIMAROPA)
* Cavite: Sangley Point, Cavite City: 42°C
* Occidental Mindoro: San Jose: 44°C
* Palawan:
* Aborlan: 44°C
* Puerto Princesa City: 41°C
IV. VISAYAS
* Region VI (Western Visayas):
* Dumangas, Iloilo: 45°C
* Iloilo City, Iloilo: 43°C
* La Carlota, Negros Occidental: 44°C
* Roxas City, Capiz: 42°C
* Region VII (Central Visayas):
* Lapu-Lapu City (Mactan), Cebu: 40°C
* Region VIII (Eastern Visayas):
* Borongan, Eastern Samar: 44°C
* Catbalogan, Western Samar: 43°C
V. MINDANAO
* Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula): Zamboanga City: 41°C
* Region XI (Davao Region): Davao City, Davao del Sur: 40°C
* Region XIII (Caraga): Butuan City, Agusan del Norte: 45°C
* BARMM: Cotabato City, Maguindanao del Norte: 43°C
⚠️ URGENT PRECAUTIONS:
* LIMIT outdoor exposure between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
* DRINK water regularly to avoid dehydration.
* MONITOR children and the elderly for signs of heat exhaustion.
