By MARIEL CELINE SERQUIÑA, GMA Integrated News
**Published** March 26, 2025 6:49pm
FILE PHOTO: REUTERS/ Lisa Marie David
Six areas across the country are expected to have a "danger level" heat index on Thursday, according to PAGASA.A heat index between 42°C and 51°C is considered a “danger” category, posing health risks such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.According to PAGASA, Dagupan City, Pangasinan is expected to experience a temperature as high as 47°C.
Meanwhile, the following areas could reach up to 43°C heat:
* Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
* Virac (Synop), Catanduanes
* CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
* Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
Legazpi, Albay is also expected to experience a 42°C heat index.The heat index measures how hot it feels to the human body, factoring in humidity along with the actual air temperature.In Metro Manila, NAIA Pasay City will see a heat index of 40°C, while Science Garden Quezon City will experience 38°C.A heat index from 33°C to 41°C is under the “extreme caution” category, where heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible, and continuing activity could lead to heat stroke.
Earlier today, PAGASA marked the beginning of the [dry season](https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/scitech/weather/940574/dry-season-pagasa/story/) as it announced that the Northeast Monsoon has ended over most parts of the country.
With this development, the day-to-day weather across the country will gradually become warmer, though isolated thunderstorms are also likely to occur,” PAGASA said. **—VAL, GMA Integrated News**