𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗜𝗟𝗢 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 – The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) has urged residents to take precautions to avoid the harmful effects of the high heat index in Iloilo City.
This comes after the observed high heat index in the city from January 1 to February 3.
In an interview with Bombo Radyo, Donna Magno, head of CDRRMO, stated that they have sent a letter to Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, informing him that the highest heat index was recorded on January 3, reaching 47 degrees Celsius in Barangay Ungka, Jaro.
Meanwhile, the lowest heat index was recorded at 30 degrees Celsius in Arevalo on January 28.
It was noted that the heat index is monitored using Shell Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) located in Diversion, Mandurriao; Barangay Ungka, Jaro; and Arevalo.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the Dry Day Forecast from January to June 2025 indicates an increase in days without rainfall.
