KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Three districts in Kedah are currently recording a Level Two heat wave, while 16 other areas across Peninsular Malaysia are at Level One, which is on alert as of this morning.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department announced in its hot weather status update as of 6am today that the districts affected by Level Two in Kedah are Pokok Sena, Pendang, and Baling.
Meanwhile, the 16 areas placed under Level one are Sik, Padang Terap, Kubang Pasu, Langkawi, Kuala Muda, Kulim, and Bandar Baharu in Kedah; all of Perlis, as well as the North East and North areas in Penang.
Also recording the same status are Hulu Perak, Selama, Kinta, and Kuala Kangsar in Perak, as well as the Jerantut and Raub districts in Pahang.
Level Two status or heat wave is declared when the maximum temperature is in the range of 37°C to 40°C for a period of at least three consecutive days.
Meanwhile, Level One status refers to daily maximum temperatures reaching 35°C to 37°C for at least three consecutive days.
