PETALING JAYA: The sweltering heat continues to grip the peninsula, with alerts issued for 10 dams over depleting water levels. The heatwave in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, and Segamat in Johor were the latest localities being hit with Level 1 alerts issued as of 4pm yesterday, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). Level 1 alerts are issued when temperatures range between 35°C and 37°C for at least three consecutive days. Heatwave alerts were issued for 21 localities nationwide, with the bulk being in the northern states of Kedah, Penang, Perak and Perlis. Other localities with Level 1 alerts in Kedah are Sik, Padang Terap, Kubang Pasu, Pulau Langkawi, Kuala Muda, Kulim and Bandar Baharu.

Source: The Star March 26, 2026 07:31 UTC