As the temperature continues to rise and with heat index reaching dangerous levels in many areas, many Filipinos are asking: Is there already a heat wave in the Philippines?According to Figuracion, heat wave happens when the temperature exceeds the average maximum temperature by 5°C for three to five consecutive days.“Sa atin po sa Pilipinas dahil nasa tropics po tayo, usually tinitignan natin 'yung progression ng pag-depart from the normal,” he said.
Although, during this time of the year talaga dahil tag-init talaga itong season na ito dito talaga natin nararanasan yung medyo maalinsangan at mainit o matataas na temperatura,” he said.In Metro Manila, Figuracion said the average temperature is around 34 to 35°C. The recent temperature recorded in PAGASA Science Garden, Quezon City was around 37.8°C.Figuracion noted that these temperatures are different from the heat index.
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