Urgent health warning is issued after the mercury tops 52C during potentially deadly nationwide heatwave
- Urgent health warning issued in New South Wales as the heatwave continues
- A Code Red has been declared in South Australia where temperatures hit 52C
- Experts have warned people to be wary of the weather for fear of health issues
- The heatwave can cause 'severe illness, hospital admission and even death'
Experts have issued an urgent health warning as the nationwide heatwave reaches record-breaking high temperatures.
A health alert has been issued across New South Wales and Sydney, as concerns continue to mount for the potentially deadly consequences of the sweltering conditions.
With temperatures expected to soar for the remainder of the week, people are being urged to take extra precautions when it comes to preventing heat-related illnesses.
(File picture) A health alert has been issued across New South Wales and Sydney as the heatwave continues this week
Director of Environmental Health Dr Richard Broome cautioned that if individuals weren’t careful when basking in the hot weather, they could face a whole host of repercussions.
‘We’re expecting temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius for much of the state until Saturday, so once again I’d encourage everyone to take the risk of heat-related illness seriously,’ Dr Broome told Yahoo 7 News.
‘We know that conditions like these can cause severe illness, hospital admission and even deaths.
‘People over 75, people with chronic medical conditions and people who live alone are particularly vulnerable,’ he added.
Sydney dwellers are set for the warmest day on Friday with a top of 43C, but the heatwave is expected to see five days surpass 30C - a record not seen in the city since 2011.
(File picture) Director of Environmental Health Dr Richard Broome warned that people needed to take heat-related illnesses seriously
Port Augusta, a small city in South Australia, hit record-breaking highs of 52C earlier today
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This intensity is due to increased humidity, compared to the dry heat that swept most of the state last month.
Meanwhile, Port Augusta, a small city in South Australia, hit record-breaking highs of 52C earlier today.
A Code Red was issued in South Australia in the wake of the blistering heat.
Perth’s hottest days will hit over the weekend with temperatures as high as 40C, while Darwin will peak at 33C throughout the week.
Canberra will reach a top of 41C by Friday.
While both Brisbane and Melbourne will hit a maximum of 33C later this week.
The Bureau of Meteorology said hot days were expected in January, but multiple days in a row of temperatures above 40C are unusual.
(File picture) Sydney dwellers are set for the warmest day on Friday with a top of 43C
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