Heat Alert as Australian States Hit With Scorching Conditions

‘The heat is lingering over Australia and is being held in place by a couple of high-pressure systems.’

Beachgoers enjoy warm weather on Australia Day at Bondi Beach on Jan. 26, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images

Australians are being warned to prepare for high temperatures as a heatwave grips many parts of the country.

Much of New South Wales (NSW) and parts of Queensland, South Australia, West Australia, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) are copping soaring temperatures that are expected to intensify towards the end of the week.