Kuala lumpur: A total of 14 areas in Peninsular Malaysia, two in Sabah, and one in Sarawak recorded hot weather at Level 1, or the alert category, as of 6 am today. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) noted these conditions in a statement, identifying the affected regions as Perlis; Kubang Pasu, Pendang, Kota Setar, and Padang Terap in Kedah; Kuala Kangsar and Hulu Perak in Perak; Jeli, Pasir Mas, Tanah Merah, and Machang in Kelantan; Kuala Lumpur; as well as Gombak and Sepang in Selangor. Additionally, Beaufort and Telupid in Sabah, and Limbang in Sarawak were also impacted.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, MetMalaysia indicated that a Level 1 status is declared when the daily maximum temperature ranges between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius for at least three consecutive days. The public is encouraged to stay informed about the hot weather conditions by visiting MetMalaysia's official website at www.met.gov.my.