Victorian health authorities are closely monitoring a high-risk weather situation in multiple regions, saying they are ready to respond.
The Department of Health had already warned of high risk conditions in the state’s North East and East Gippsland, but this was extended on Saturday to include Northern Country and North Central.
“Today’s epidemic thunderstorm asthma risk is high in four of the nine weather districts in Victoria and moderate in central and West and South Gippsland,” the department said in a statement.“The combination of forecast high grass pollen levels and thunderstorms with strong winds means that there is a chance that a large number of people may develop asthma symptoms over a short period of time.
Carry your reliever and know how to manage an asthma attack. Follow your asthma action plan or use asthma first aid.
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