MetMalaysia issues hot weather alert for three states

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7 May 2026 • 9:33 PM MYT
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Malaysia’s MetMalaysia issues a Level One heat alert for Jeli and Jerantut in Peninsular Malaysia and Telupid in Sabah

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) today issued a Level One hot weather status, or alert category, for two areas in Peninsular Malaysia involving Kelantan and Pahang, as well as one area in Sabah.

In a statement, MetMalaysia said the affected areas are Jeli in Kelantan and Jerantut in Pahang, while in Sabah, the alert involves Telupid.

According to MetMalaysia, the Level One or alert status is issued when the daily maximum temperature reaches between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius for at least three consecutive days.

The public can refer to MetMalaysia’s official website at MetMalaysia for the latest information on the daily hot weather status nationwide.