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According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department, 10 areas in Peninsular Malaysia recently recorded a yellow-level heatwave with maximum temperatures of between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius. 

Malaysia is currently in the last phase of the northeast monsoon, which is expected to last until mid-March. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), reported that Peninsular Malaysia, especially the northern part, would experience lower rainfall distribution during this period.

Lower rainfall distribution over a period of time can result in slightly hot weather, especially at night, due to cloud cover. However, MetMalaysia is not anticipating extreme hot weather to occur this year.

Level 1 Heatwaves are reported around Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Batang Padang and Hilir Perak districts in Perak; followed by Jeli, Kuala Krai and Gua Musang districts in Kelantan; the Tampin district in Negri Sembilan and Tangkak and Kluang districts in Johor.

Here are levels of heat waves that you should take note! 

- The Level 1 or yellow level alert refers to daily temperatures continually hovering between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius for 3 days in a row.

- The Level 2 or orange level alert refers to daily temperatures reaching between 37 and 40 degrees Celsius.

- The Level 3 or red level or emergency level refers to daily temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius.

MetMalaysia said the hot weather currently experienced by most part of the countries would gradually ease by mid-April this year.

Info via The Star 

By Thineshkan