KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a Level 1 heatwave alert for 12 locations across Malaysia this morning, a further increase since yesterday.

According to MetMalaysia, the following locations were experiencing a Level 1 heatwave.

Peninsular Malaysia

1. Perak: Larut and Matang
2. Kedah: Kuala Muda
3. Kelantan: Kuala Krai

Sabah

1. Beaufort

Sarawak

1. Kuching
2. Sri Aman
3. Lubok Antu
4. Kapit
5. Sibu
6. Miri
7. Telang Usan
8. Marudi

The department defines a Level 1 heatwave as at three consecutive days of temperatures between 35°C and 37°C.

Level 2 is for temperatures between 37°C and 40°C, while the highest Level 3 is when temperatures remain above 40°C for three straight days.