Australian producers have been urged to game plan for a drier, warmer winter and spring, but not panic, following the declaration of an active El Nino.
An “exceptional” spell of hot and humid weather is expected across the county, meaning there is a danger to life to the entire population.
Dozens of areas will be placed under a red heatwave warning
The severe heatwave prompted nationwide warnings, alcohol bans, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots.
The Met Office has issued an extreme amber heat warning as temperatures soar
Backtracking on the UK's electric vehicle plans would blow the government's much feted climate target by 13% in a worst-case scenario, according to new analysis shared exclusively with Sky News.
A Met Office amber weather warning for heat comes into force on Monday and will now last through to Thursday.