Heatwave sweeps peninsula

Tough task: Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department members attempting to extinguish a bush fire in Kampung Alor Semadom in Alor Setar, Kedah. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: As the hot and dry season continues to affect the country, more areas are being issued heatwave warnings, especially for the northern parts of Peninsular Malaysia. Water levels at dams in these areas are also reaching warning levels.

For instance, Pokok Sena in Kedah was issued a Level 2 heatwave warning yesterday, making it the second time that the area has received the alert. The first was on Feb 28.