Heatwaves and Floods Trigger Extreme Weather Alerts Across Australia

South-eastern Australia braces for record-breaking heat while Queensland faces severe flooding from heavy rainfall.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued heatwave warnings for Victoria, South Australia, and southern New South Wales, with temperatures reaching 10-12 degrees above average in some areas.
Melbourne and inland Victoria are forecast to experience temperatures above 35°C, with parts of South Australia and New South Wales seeing highs of over 38°C through the weekend.
Queensland is grappling with its worst flooding in 14 years, with towns like Charleville recording over 180mm of rain in 24 hours and warnings of up to 300mm in some areas.
Authorities are urging residents in flood-affected areas to avoid driving through floodwaters, citing multiple recent rescues and significant risks to life.
Firefighters in Victoria are on high alert as the heatwave increases the risk of bushfires, particularly in regions already impacted by recent fires.