Severe Heatwave Warning Issued in Australia

Australia's weather service warns of a severe heatwave and high fire danger in several states. These are the worst conditions in six years.

On Wednesday, the meteorological authority issued warnings of a severe or intense heatwave in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania. It also warned of a severe fire danger in parts of Victoria and South Australia. Weather experts said these conditions are the worst in six years, when catastrophic bushfires devastated large areas of southeastern Australia, killing 33 people in what became known as the Black Summer.

SYDNEY (Reuters) - South Australia experienced a severe heatwave on Wednesday, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in some cities, leading to health warnings, strain on electricity networks, and the outbreak of bushfires. The chief meteorologist stated...

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