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 35C an 37C.

Level 2 is for temperatures between 37C and 40C, while the highest Level 3 is when temperatures remain above 40C for three straight days.

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