PETALING JAYA: Heatwave conditions are spreading across northern Peninsular Malaysia, with more districts placed under Level Two (heatwave) alert as temperatures reach up to 40°C.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in its latest update as of 6am on Friday (March 27), said parts of Kedah, Perlis and Perak are now under Level Two alert, indicating maximum daily temperatures between 37°C and 40°C recorded for at least three consecutive days.
Among the affected areas are Sik, Pendang, Pokok Sena, Kota Setar and Baling in Kedah, as well as Hulu Perak in Perak and Perlis.
Level Two is issued when maximum daily temperatures reach between 37°C and 40°C for at least three consecutive days, showing a more prolonged and intense heat spell.
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Several other districts are under Level One (alert) status, including Kota Baru, Kulim, Kuala Muda, Kubang Pasu and Padang Terap in Kedah; Timur Laut and Daerah Utara in Penang; as well as Perak Tengah, Kinta, Kuala Kangsar and Selama in Perak.
Also under Level One alert are Jerantut in Pahang and Segamat in Johor, where temperatures between 35°C and 37°C have been recorded over the same period.
Other areas across the peninsula remain under normal conditions, with maximum daily temperatures below 35°C.
MetMalaysia defines Level Three, or extreme heatwave conditions, as temperatures exceeding 40°C for at least three consecutive days, although no areas have reached that level so far.
Authorities have advised the public to stay hydrated, limit prolonged outdoor exposure and take precautions against heat-related illnesses as the hot and dry conditions persist.
