With temperatures forecast to reach the high 40s as a heatwave blasts parts of the south-east later this week, authorities in South Australia are warning of the potential health risks.
and the Northern Territory, temperatures in the high 40s would hit parts of the state including western districts and Eyre Peninsula."We're expecting heatwave conditions to be increasing through the week.
Adelaide's run of sweltering weather will begin on Tuesday and will peak at 42C on Friday before that change brings milder conditions.However, temperatures in remote parts of South Australia, such as the Nullarbor Plain, are likely to be significantly hotter and are forecast to approach 50C. "Alcohol is not a hydration source. Essentially, water is the best thing … be mindful of that, especially as the Christmas party season starts to ramp up," said acting chief health officer Chris Lease.
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