More heatwave alerts issued

Shoppers is seen using the portable handheld fan during hot weather and during shopping for upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman on March 24.-AZMAN GHANIThe Star

PETALING JAYA: Amid the ongoing drought, several areas have been issued a Level 2 heatwave alert for a consecutive period of three days, even as electricity bills are spiking.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the Level 2 heatwave would affect the whole of Perlis along with parts of Hulu Perak and Beaufort, Sabah, from yesterday.