While rains are expected to affect parts of the country on Tuesday due to the combined effects of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), easterlies, and localized thunderstorms, five areas in Cavite and Batangas are still projected to experience dangerous heat index levels.
In its Monday afternoon forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Sangley Point in Cavite City may register a heat index of 45 degrees Celsius.
In Batangas, Tanauan City is forecast to record a heat index of 43°C, according to Pagasa.
Meanwhile, the local government of Calaca City advised residents to take precautionary measures as the city may experience a heat index of 44°C by noon.
In a Facebook post, the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) of Talisay, Batangas, reported that the town is currently experiencing a heat index of 43°C.
The disaster management office in Cuenca, Batangas, also announced in an advisory issued at 1 p.m. that the town’s heat index may reach 45°C.