Perlis: Five districts in Kedah, Hulu Perak in Perak, and the whole of Perlis have recorded a Level 2 heatwave, as reported by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the updated records from MetMalaysia's official website as of 6 am today reveal that the affected districts in Kedah include Baling, Sik, Pendang, Pokok Sena, and Kota Setar. Meanwhile, several other areas in Kedah, namely Bandar Baharu, Kulim, Kuala Muda, Padang Terap, Kubang Pasu, and Langkawi, are currently under Level 1 (alert) status.
In addition to these areas, Level 1 conditions have been observed in 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 defined by daily maximum temperatures ranging from 37 to 40 degrees Celsius for at least three consecutive days, whereas Level 1 indicates daily temperatures between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius over the same period.