KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a Level 1 hot weather alert, or caution category, for 15 areas in Sabah, Sarawak and the northern peninsula.
In a statement on Sunday (April 26), MetMalaysia said the affected areas in Peninsular Malaysia were the whole of Perlis, as well as Kubang Pasu, Pokok Sena, Pendang, Padang Terap, Kota Setar, Kuala Muda and Sik in Kedah.
Also listed were Hulu Perak in Perak, as well as Machang and Pasir Mas in Kelantan.
The same alert was also issued for Beaufort in Sabah and Kapit, Limbang and Marudi in Sarawak.
MetMalaysia said a Level 1, or caution, alert is issued when the maximum daily temperature in an area reaches between 35°C and 37°C for at least three consecutive days.
The public can refer to MetMalaysia website at www.met.gov.my/iklim/status-cuaca-panas for the latest weather updates nationwide. – Bernama
