Residents near Otways fire in Victoria urged to prepare to evacuate, while Ouyen and Mildura forecast to record 49C on Tuesday
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South Australia faced another day of searing heat on Monday, as Victorians prepared for conditions forecast to be the hottest in history and more than 1100 residents told to get ready to evacuate ahead of extreme fire danger.
Tuesday could see heat records broken throughout eastern South Australia and Victoria, with maximums expected to be near 50C across inland areas, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/26/severe-heatwave-envelops-south-australia-as-victoria-braces-for-record-breaking-weather
Author : Petra Stock and Stephanie Convery
Publish date : 2026-01-26 04:28:00
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