The Bureau of Meteorology says a cool change will bring a brief reprieve mid-week before temperatures start to soar again, bringing severe heatwave conditions on New Year's Eve into New Year's Day.
Christie Johnson, senior meteorologist at the Bureau, said a heatwave goes beyond just being a "hot day".
"And they are one of our greatest killers. They do cause more deaths and illnesses than any other type of natural disaster." "Children and infants are unable to regulate their body temperatures like adults can. Their body temperatures rise three to five times faster than an adult's body temperature, which can lead to tragedy very, very quickly in a matter of minutes," she said.
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