Australia's January heatwave broke records. Climate change made it five times more likely.

Record temperatures exceeded 50°C in south-eastern Australia in January 2026. Climate science shows the heatwave was five times more likely due to human-caused warming.

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Sydney, Australia HEATWAVE ALERT: Extreme heat today! 🔥🇦🇺

High: 40°C

UV Index: 11+ (Extreme)

Risk: High fire danger. Stay cool and check on elderly residents. #Sydney #AustraliaHeatwave #NSWWX https://youtu.be/nld9cjthOgg

Severe Weather Update 22 January 2026: Extreme heat and fire danger for south-east Australia

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