Kuala lumpur: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) today issued a level one hot weather alert for seven areas in the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the affected areas are Perlis and six areas in Kedah, namely Kubang Pasu, Padang Terap, Pokok Sena, Sik, Baling, and Bandar Baharu.

The statement said the areas were expected to record maximum daily temperatures of between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius for at least three consecutive days.