Northern Australia Experiences Prolonged Extreme Heatwave

An extreme heatwave is persisting across northern Australia, prompting warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology for regions including the Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, and the Northern Territory. Temperatures are forecast to remain in the high 30s to low 40s for the next week, with Weipa recording its hottest November day in 54 years at 39.8°C and Darwin expecting a 12-day streak of 35°C or higher. This prolonged heat poses significant health risks and impacts daily life for residents in affected areas.