Aus issues health warnings as heatwave tipped to hit southeast
January 13, 2014 11:58
Australian authorities have issued health warnings as a scorching heatwave starts to move from the country's western region into south-east.
Authorities have warned that temperatures would be in the 40s throughout the week and old and very young ones could be at a higher risk of getting sick, the ABC news reported.
The risk of fire in many areas will also be extreme, the report said. Australia has just ended a sweltering week, with temperatures of up to 48 degrees.
Authorities have warned that temperatures would be in the 40s throughout the week and old and very young ones could be at a higher risk of getting sick, the ABC news reported.
The risk of fire in many areas will also be extreme, the report said. Australia has just ended a sweltering week, with temperatures of up to 48 degrees.