MANILA: At least 22 areas across the country are likely to experience danger level heat indices on Monday, the weather bureau said. A 47°C heat index is forecast in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, and 46°C in Aparri, Cagayan. Heat indices of 43°C to 45°C are expected in the following areas: * NAIA MMSU (Mariano Marcos State University) Batac, Ilocos Norte; NVSU (Nueva Vizcaya State University) Bayombong, Nueva Viscaya; Brgy. Ambulong, Tanuan Batangas; Puerto Princesa, Palawan; Virac, Catanduanes; Iloilo City, Iloilo; Guiuan, Eastern Samar Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur Sinait, Ilocos Sur; Casiguran, Aurora; Coron, Palawan; San Jose, Occidental Mindoro; Aborlan Palawan Dumangas Iloilo Laoag City, Ilocos Norte; Bacnotan, La Union; Tuguegarao City, Cagayan; ISU (Isabela State University) Echague, Isabela Baler, Aurora Heat indices or what the temperature feels to the human body when relative humidity is considered danger level when this reaches 41 °C to 51 °C heat indices. U nder danger levels, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued exposure could also cause heat stroke, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. Meanwhile, almost all parts of the country are forecast to experience fair weather with isolated rain showers due to the easterlies. The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting southern Mindanao, meanwhile, will bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms across Caraga and Davao Region. Moderate to at times heavy rains in those areas could result in flash floods or landslides. The rest of the country will experience isolated rain showers caused by both the easterlies and localized thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas will prevail across the archipelago, PAGASA said. Source: Philippines News Agency