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
- Perak: Larut and Matang
- Kedah: Kuala Muda
- Kelantan: Kuala Krai
Sabah
- Beaufort
Sarawak
- Kuching
- Sri Aman
- Lubok Antu
- Kapit
- Sibu
- Miri
- Telang Usan
- 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.
