Perlis, Parts Of Kedah And Perak At Level 2 Heatwave - MetMalaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Five districts in Kedah, Hulu Perak in Perak and the whole of Perlis recorded a Level 2 heatwave, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

Based on the updated records on the official website of MetMalaysia as of 6 am today, the affected districts in Kedah are Baling, Sik, Pendang, Pokok Sena and Kota Setar.

Meanwhile, several other areas in Kedah - Bandar Baharu, Kulim, Kuala Muda, Padang Terap, Kubang Pasu and Langkawi - are under Level 1 (alert) status.

Also under Level 1 at Perak Tengah, Kinta, Kuala Kangsar and Selama in Perak; the northeast and Northern District in Penang; Jerantut in Pahang; and Lubok Antu in Sarawak.

A Level 2 heatwave is declared when the daily maximum temperatures range from 37 to 40 degrees Celsius for at least three consecutive days, while Level 1 refers to daily temperatures between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius over the same period.

-- BERNAMA