The state weather bureau PAGASA has predicted that nine areas in the Philippines will experience dangerous level heat indexes ranging from 42°C to 44°C on Saturday. Heat index is the measure of the temperature that a person feels, taking into account humidity and air temperature. Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke are possible with continued exposure to such high temperatures.
State weather bureau PAGASA said nine areas in the country are expected to experience dangerous level heat indexes on Saturday.In its 5 p.m.
First aid measuresMeanwhile, the Department of Health advised the following first aid measures for individuals experiencing heat stroke symptoms: move the person to a shaded, cool area, and provide ventilation remove the person's outer clothing apply cold compresses, ice packs, cold water, or cold wet cloth against the skin, especially on the head, face, neck, armpits, wrists, ankles, and groin if the patient is conscious, encourage frequent, slow sips of cool water contact emergency...
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