Home learning for pupils in 206 Kedah schools facing Level 2 heatwave

2026-03-28 - 12:51

MetMalaysia said a Level 2 heatwave was recorded at 4pm today in four Kedah districts: Baling, Pendang, Pokok Sena and Kota Setar. (Bernama pic) ALOR SETAR: Pupils in 206 schools in Kota Setar and Pendang will undergo home learning for three days from tomorrow to Tuesday, the state education department announced after heatwave Level 2 temperatures were recorded in the districts since March 26. If the weather shows a change to normal levels, then the pupils will return to their classrooms the following day, based on current assessments, the department said in a statement. The meteorological department (MetMalaysia) said a Level 2 heatwave was recorded at 4pm at four districts in Kedah — Baling, Pendang, Pokok Sena and Kota Setar. A Level 1 hot weather alert was issued for Bandar Baharu, Kulim, Kuala Muda, Sik, Padang Terap, Kubang Pasu and Pulau Langkawi in Kedah, and also in Perlis; Seberang Perai Utara (Penang); Kuala Kangsar, Kinta and Hulu Perak (Perak); as well as Lubok Antu in Sarawak. MetMalaysia issues a Level 2 heatwave alert when daily maximum temperatures range from 37 degrees Celsius to 40 degrees Celsius, while Level 1 involves temperatures of 35-37 degrees Celsius for at least three consecutive days.