Melbourne, Adelaide to soar above 40 degrees in south-east Australia heatwave

TLDR

Melbourne and Adelaide are set to soar above 40 degrees as a heatwave hits south-east Australia, with temperatures expected to reach close to 50 degrees in some areas. Several Australia Day events in Adelaide have been cancelled due to the heat, and bushfires in Victoria are intensifying. Meanwhile, residents in the west are dealing with the impact of a second tropical cyclone in a matter of weeks.

Adelaide will hit 45 degrees later today, which has led to several Australia Day events in the city being cancelled.