4 districts in Kedah with level 2 heatwave

 

The heatwave and prolonged drought are affecting water flow at the foot of Mount Jerai, with several popular recreational spots now nearly dry and no longer attracting visitors. BERNAMA FILE PIC, FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY

KUALA LUMPUR: Four districts in Kedah - Baling, Pendang, Pokok Sena and Kota Setar - have recorded level 2 heatwaves as of 4 pm.

According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), level 1 heatwaves are also recorded in Bandar Baharu, Kulim, Kuala Muda, Sik, Padang Terap, Kubang Pasu and Pulau Langkawi in Kedah, along with Perlis; Utara district in Penang; Perak (Kuala Kangsar, Kinta and Hulu Perak) and Lubok Antu in Sarawak.

Level 2 heatwaves are designated for areas with a maximum daily temperature between 37 to 40 degrees Celsius for at least three consecutive days, while Level 1 heatwaves are for temperatures between 35 and 37 degrees for at least three consecutive days.

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– Bernama