Several districts in Sarawak are under heatwave alert after temperatures surged, with Sibu recording the highest nationwide at 35.9°C.
KUCHING: Several parts of Sarawak have been placed under heatwave alert following a rise in daily temperatures across multiple districts, with some areas recording among the highest temperatures in the country.
According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department, central and northern districts in the state have experienced elevated temperatures in recent days.
The department said Sibu recorded the highest temperature in both Sarawak and nationwide at 35.9°C.
“Sibu has the highest recorded temperature today not just in Sarawak, but also in the whole of Malaysia,” the department said in its latest report.
Meanwhile, Sri Aman has been placed under a Level One heatwave alert after recording temperatures between 35°C and 37°C for three consecutive days.
Under the department’s warning system, a Level One alert is issued when daily temperatures remain within that range for three straight days.
Several other districts have also registered high temperatures ranging between 34°C and 35°C, including Kuching, Kapit, Miri, Bintulu, Mulu and Limbang.
Authorities also noted declining rainfall levels across parts of central and northern Sarawak, conditions that may contribute to prolonged heat and drier environments.
This marks the second heatwave alert affecting Sarawak in less than a month.
In late April, northern areas of the state also experienced prolonged high temperatures alongside wildfire incidents that contributed to air quality concerns and environmental damage.
At that time, districts including Limbang and Marudi were also placed under heat warnings.
The department advised the public to take precautionary measures during the hot spell, including reducing prolonged outdoor activities, limiting direct exposure to heat and ensuring adequate hydration to avoid heat-related illnesses.
