KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a Level 1 hot weather status, or alert category, for 10 areas across Perlis, Kedah and Kelantan.
In a statement on Thursday (April 23), MetMalaysia said the areas involved are the entire state of Perlis, while in Kedah, they include Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Pendang and Sik.
For Kelantan, the areas are Machang, Kuala Krai, Pasir Mas, Jeli and Tanah Merah.
According to MetMalaysia, Level 1 (alert) status is issued when the daily maximum temperature in an area reaches 35 to 37 degrees Celsius for at least three consecutive days.
The public can refer to the department's official website at https://www.met.gov.my/iklim/status-cuaca-panas/ for the latest information on the daily hot weather status nationwide. – Bernama
