HEAT INDEX ALERT: Zambales swelters as heat index soars to 42°C

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Extreme heat continues to grip Zambales after the heat index reached “danger” levels on Monday, with the province’s Iba Station recording a peak of 42 degrees Celsius. Authorities advised residents to take extra precautions as temperatures climbed to hazardous levels, raising risks of heat-related illnesses. READ: HEAT INDEX ALERT: 10 areas

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