Dangerous heat index in 10 areas on Thursday; to peak at 49°C in Quezon
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Ten areas in the Philippines are bracing for a dangerous heat index on Thursday, with Quezon expected to peak at an extreme 49°C, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). This heat index, ranging from 42°C to 51°C, poses serious health risks including heat cramps, exhaustion, and stroke. Such extreme temperatures highlight the urgent need for public health measures to protect vulnerable populations, especially as climate change exacerbates heatwaves.
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