The Economic Times

Victoria swelters under record heatwave as Queensland faces cyclone threat and ongoing flood warnings

Victoria is preparing for a severe heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees. This heat is increasing the risk of bushfires across the state. Meanwhile, Queensland is monitoring a tropical low developing in the Gulf of Carpentaria. This system could potentially intensify into a cyclone, raising concerns for flood-affected areas in north Queensland and the Northern Territory.