Australia battles a record-breaking heatwave that lingers across states
TL;DR
A dome of extreme heat blankets western and south-eastern Australia, driving record highs (e.g., 50C at Andamooka and near-50C in parts of Victoria) and extended days with temperatures above 40C, plus dangerously hot overnight nights. Health impacts rise as hospitalisations increase and air-quality issues appear from smoke; major events like the Australian Open and Tour Down Under adapt to the heat. Experts say this is among the most significant heatwaves in Australia’s history, with hotter days likely to persist into autumn.
Topics:worldenvironment#australia#climate-change#environment#heatwave#public-health#temperature-records
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