MANILA, Philippines — Heat indices recorded on Thursday, May 7, peaked at 44ºC in Pangasinan, Ilocos Norte, Cagayan and Occidental Mindoro, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. Heat index refers to the heat the human body feels when air temperature and humidity are combined. Once it ranges between 42ºC and 51ºC,
