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Kuala Lumpur Faces Level 1 Heatwave Alert

3/24/2026

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Kuala Lumpur is under a Level 1 heatwave alert, with 35°C–37°C for at least three days, per the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
Other Level 1 areas include Selama and Kuala Kangsar in Kedah and Penang.
In Kedah, Baling, Pendang, and Pokok Sena are at Level 2, with temperatures above 37°C and up to 40°C.
Level 3 indicates extreme heat above 40°C for three days, with updates available on MetMalaysia's website.

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Kuala Lumpur is under a Level 1 heatwave alert, with 35°C–37°C for at least three days, per the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
Other Level 1 areas include Selama and Kuala Kangsar in Kedah and Penang.
In Kedah, Baling, Pendang, and Pokok Sena are at Level 2, with temperatures above 37°C and up to 40°C.
Level 3 indicates extreme heat above 40°C for three days, with updates available on MetMalaysia's website.