Rains may soften northern heat and haze

PETALING JAYA: The northern states are experiencing scorching heat and moderate air pollution.According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), Jeli in Kelantan was placed on a Level 2 heatwave alert yesterday, with temperatures between 37°C and 40°C for three consecutive days at least.

Twenty areas in Peninsular Malaysia were on a Level 1 heatwave alert.