How bad are the bushfires in Australia?
Since September, six people have died in a bushfire crisis that has engulfed Australia, particularly the eastern states of New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland. The blazes have destroyed more than 700 homes and blanketed towns and cities in smoke. The bushfires and extreme weather have ravaged Australia's landscape, sparking public debate about the need for stronger climate action. Last week, parts of Sydney suffered air quality 22 times worse than the clean air standard. A heatwave sweeping east across the country is also expected to increase the fire risk this coming week. Across the nation, temperatures are set to exceed 40C in many areas. Parts of Sydney could reach 46C by the end of the week, meteorologists say.DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
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