Dangerous heat index is expected in 38 areas in the country on Monday, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
In its forecast on Sunday, PAGASA said the following areas experience the highest index of up to 46°C:46°C Sangley Point, Cavite Virac , Catanduanes Roxas City, Capiz Catarman, Northern Samar45°C Iba, Zambales Legazpi City, Albay Guiuan, Eastern Samar44°C Casiguran, Aurora Cubi Pt.
Around 87% or 67 of these cases were aged 12 to 21 years old.Of the 77 total cases, seven were "reported deaths" although these were "non-conclusive for heat stroke" due to insufficient data.The DOH said these deaths may be heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke, or heat-influenced, such as underlying high risk for heart attack, precipitated by hot environment that led to elevated blood pressure.
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