Southeast Asia Faces 'Heatwave', Australia Endures 'Cold Wave'... "Extreme Abnormal Climate"

Southeast Asia Faces Around 40°C Heatwave
Sydney Experiences Coldest Temperatures in 85 Years

As temperatures soar to around 40 degrees Celsius across Southeast Asia, Australia is experiencing extreme abnormal weather phenomena, including a cold wave.

On the 7th (local time), a snowstorm is raging in Namaji National Park in southern New South Wales, Australia. [Image source=Yonhap News]

According to Australia's ABC News on the 8th, the minimum morning temperatures dropped below freezing in all states except Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Although it is currently autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, winter is starting earlier than usual in Australia.

Strong winds in eastern Australia caused disruptions to flight operations. A spokesperson for Sydney Airport stated that due to the strong winds, two runways were closed from the afternoon of the previous day until noon on the 8th, resulting in flight cancellations and delays. Near Canberra, hail fell along with snow.

Meteorologist Ben Domensino reported that Sydney recorded its lowest temperature in 85 years.

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology explained that the cold wave is caused by a cold front coming from the Antarctic continent pushing up from southeastern Australia. The cold air is expected to reach northern Queensland and the Northern Territory within a few days, causing temperatures to drop further. However, typical May weather is expected to resume from next week.

Climatologists pointed out that extreme abnormal weather phenomena are continuing worldwide, including heatwaves with temperatures soaring to around 40 degrees Celsius recently in the Indochina Peninsula region, including Thailand, Bangladesh, India, Laos, and Myanmar.

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