10/05/2026
Stay safe and hydrated everyone!
*Cooling patch and electrolyte drinks available at the pharmacy*
𝗣𝗥𝗖 𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 🔴: 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗛
The heat wave continues to intensify. Today, May 10, several provinces have officially entered the "Danger" category, where heat exhaustion is likely and heatstroke is an imminent threat with prolonged exposure.
ACTUAL COMPUTED HEAT INDEX (May 10, 2026):
44°C (CRITICAL):
• Dagupan City, Pangasinan
• Cavite City
• Cuyo, Palawan
43°C:
• Cagayan, Ilocos Norte & Ilocos Sur
• Nueva Ecija, Olongapo City & Tarlac
• Occidental Mindoro, Puerto Princesa City, Iloilo, and Eastern Samar.
41°C - 42°C:
• Metro Manila, Negros Occidental, Batangas, Quezon Province, Capiz, Isabela, Aurora, and Zambales.
RED CROSS HEAT SAFETY GUIDE:
• URGENT HYDRATION: Drink water even if you aren't thirsty. Avoid caffeine and alcohol as they speed up dehydration.
• STAY INDOORS: Remain in the shade or air-conditioning, especially during the peak hours of 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• DRESS SMART: Wear light-colored, loose-fitting, and breathable clothing to help your body stay cool.
• RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS: Watch for dizziness, nausea, rapid pulse, or a high body temperature without sweating. These are red flags for heat exhaustion or stroke.
EMERGENCY HOTLINE: If you or someone you know is in distress, call the Philippine Red Cross at 143.
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Tag your friends in the high-heat areas mentioned above.
