As per reports, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued heatwave alerts across several parts of Peninsular Malaysia, with Perlis and parts of Kedah and Perak placed under Heatwave Level 2, while 13 other areas remain under Heatwave Level 1 as of Friday (27 March).

• Areas affected:Heatwave Level 2: Perlis, Kedah: Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Pendang, Baling and Perak: Hulu Perak.
• Heatwave Level 1: Kedah: Padang Terap, Kubang Pasu, Pulau Langkawi, Kuala Muda, Sik, Kulim, Bandar Baharu, Penang: Timur Laut, Seberang Perai Utara and Perak: Selama, Kinta, Kuala Kangsar, Perak Tengah.