Kuala lumpur: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) today issued a Level 1 hot weather status, or alert category, for 13 areas involving Perlis, Kedah, Perak, Pahang, and Kelantan, as well as three areas in Sabah and Sarawak.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, MetMalaysia stated that the affected areas include the entire state of Perlis. In Kedah, the areas under alert are Kubang Pasu, Pokok Sena, Pendang, Padang Terap, and Sik. The other affected areas are Kuala Kangsar and Hulu Perak in Perak; Temerloh and Jerantut in Pahang; and Machang, Pasir Mas, and Jeli in Kelantan. A similar warning has been issued for Limbang and Marudi in Sarawak, as well as Beaufort in Sabah.

MetMalaysia explained that a Level 1 or 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 is advised to 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.