Jeli the worst-hit as Kelantan sizzles

Intense heat: The prolonged heatwave has not only caused some parts of land to be dry and cracked but also resulted in the water level at Sungai Kelantan to drop, as seen here from Kampung Pasir, Kuala Krai, Kelantan. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: Several districts in Kelantan and northern part of the country were among the worst hit with warnings of excessive heat with daily maximum temperatures hitting 35°C to 37°C for at least three days in the row.

Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued Level 1 warnings for heatwave in the districts of Jeli, Kuala Krai, Tanah Merah, Pasir Mas, Kubang Pasu and Padang Terap.