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Multiple states swelter amid heatwave warnings

Multiple states swelter amid heatwave warnings

As heatwaves grip parts of Australia, people are being urged to check on their neighbours and the elderly to ensure they are staying safe as the mercury rises.

Power grid pledge as sunshine state feels the heat

Power grid pledge as sunshine state feels the heat

Power grid pledge as sunshine state feels the heat

Power grid pledge as sunshine state feels the heat

As temperatures soar above 40C in parts of Australia, people want to know that the electricity for air conditioners and fans will keep coming.

Scorching WA heatwave spreads east across country

Scorching WA heatwave spreads east across country

Scorching WA heatwave spreads east across country

Scorching WA heatwave spreads east across country

A heatwave is poised to spread eastward across the country after scorching parts of Western Australia with maximum temperatures approaching 50C.

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Rain soaks more areas, plus already flooded centres

Rain soaks more areas, plus already flooded centres

Far north Queensland is bracing for more rain while still reeling from Tropical Cyclone Jasper with falls of up to 500mm forecast for Northern Territory.

Flood-hit residents cry out for help with rain ahead

Flood-hit residents cry out for help with rain ahead

With more rain ahead, residents of flood-hit Degarra in far north Queensland are calling for more help to clean up the destruction of Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

Power back on, school repairs fast-tracked after storms

Power back on, school repairs fast-tracked after storms

The race is on to repair schools damaged across Queensland by wild weather but power has finally been fully restored in the state's southeast.

Victorians warned to bunker down for more summer storms

Victorians warned to bunker down for more summer storms

Thunderstorms influenced by tropical humidity could dump as much as 200mm of rain on parts of Victoria as the state braces for widespread flooding.

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Storms continue after sparking power outages, rescues

Storms continue after sparking power outages, rescues

Storms continue after sparking power outages, rescues

Storms continue after sparking power outages, rescues

Thousands of Queensland and Victorian homes remain without power as thunderstorms and flooding continue to wreak havoc in parts of eastern Australia.

Heavy rain, flood threat dampen start to new year

Heavy rain, flood threat dampen start to new year

Heavy rain, flood threat dampen start to new year

Heavy rain, flood threat dampen start to new year

The risk of flash flooding is threatening communities in two states as heavy rain brings a soggy start to the new year and many people are still without power.

North feels the heat as temperatures soar into new year

North feels the heat as temperatures soar into new year

North feels the heat as temperatures soar into new year

North feels the heat as temperatures soar into new year

Hot conditions will continue to roast parts of northern Australia into the new year, with temperatures expected to exceed 40C.

New Year's Eve thunderstorms for northern NSW, Q

New Year's Eve thunderstorms for northern NSW, Q

New Year's Eve thunderstorms for northern NSW, Q

New Year's Eve thunderstorms for northern NSW, Q

The last day of 2023 has brought heavy rain and hail for parts of Australia with flash flooding around Coffs Harbour on the NSW north coast.

Parts of Australia set to swelter into a new year

Parts of Australia set to swelter into a new year

Parts of Australia set to swelter into a new year

Parts of Australia set to swelter into a new year

A heatwave is gripping parts of northern Australia with temperatures 8C to 12C above average forecast in some areas as the nation welcomes 2024.

Heatwave conditions over New Year's break

Heatwave conditions over New Year's break

Heatwave conditions over New Year's break

Heatwave conditions over New Year's break

Heatwave conditions are set to hit the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia with the mercury likely to hit high 40s in several areas.

Season's first tropical cyclone could impact Qld coast

Season's first tropical cyclone could impact Qld coast

Season's first tropical cyclone could impact Qld coast

Season's first tropical cyclone could impact Qld coast

Tropical Cyclone Jasper has formed 1500km northeast of Cairns as a category one system and is expected to strengthen as it moves towards the coast.

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Floods and outages hit two states as deluge persists

Major flood warnings are in place for several river systems in Victoria as the rain persists, while severe storms threaten NSW and Queensland.

Victoria's fire threat focus shifts to flash flood risk

The threat from two blazes burning in eastern Victoria is expected to ease, with a severe weather warning issued over damaging winds and heavy rain.

Huge death toll from Libyan storm expected to climb

The death toll from floods in Libya caused by Storm Daniel, which broke dams and swept away neighbourhoods, is expected to rise as the sea washes bodies ashore.

No El Nino for now but authorities remain on alert

The prospect of hotter, drier weather has authorities concerned even as the Bureau of Meteorology holds off on declaring an El Nino event.

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Five dead, three missing after storms damage Spain

Severe storms have left at least five people dead and caused widespread damage in Spain.

Storm Hilary moves north after drenching California

Storm Hilary, downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone, has unleashed heavy rain in the southwestern parts of the United States.

Tropical Storm Hilary unleashes flooding in California

Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for much of southern California as Tropical Storm Hilary batters the state.

Warming 'made July hotter for 80 per cent of humans'

US science non-profit Climate Central says a study indicates global warming made the month of July hotter for four out of five people on the earth.

Europe faces heatwave, fires; record temps scorch China

A heat dome stretching from the US, across Europe and into China has caused life-threatening temperatures and wildfires.

Unexpected rain band to hit northern Western Australia

An unseasonable rain band is set to impact northern Western Australia and a flood watch has been issued for the Desert and Kimberley catchments.

Motorists rescued from flooded roads as deluge hits SA

SA's State Emergency Service has rescued motorists during a night of heavy rain across the Adelaide Hills that caused blackouts and minor flooding.

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