Warnings as Millions Swelter Through Autumn Heatwave

Residents in four states are experiencing stifling conditions, with soaring temperatures over a long weekend in many parts of the country. South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales (NSW) and Tasmania are set to experience stifling conditions from March 9 to March 11. The mercury is set to reach the low 40 degrees Celcius in South Australia as severe heatwave conditions extend further west of the Eyre Peninsula over the long weekend. The Bureau of Meteorology warned of a prolonged run of heat from Ceduna to Port Lincoln, Adelaide, the Barossa Valley, Naracoorte and Mount Gambier. The state government activated a code red response late on March 8, with additional services available to people sleeping rough....