Heatwave

Australia is facing extreme weather conditions as a severe heatwave and heavy rainfall [blank] in different parts of the country. While some regions are experiencing temperatures above 40C, others are dealing with floods and cyclones. The Pilbara region in Western Australia is the worst affected by the heatwave, [blank] temperatures reaching up to 48.3C on Sunday. The record of 50.7C, set in January 2022, could be broken as the heatwave continues into next week. Meanwhile, a low-pressure system has [blank] torrential rain to parts of the Northern Territory, causing floods and disrupting supplies. Some areas have received more than six times their usual January rainfall. The system is expected to move outwards and bring relief to the affected areas. In addition, a tropical cyclone named Kirrily is forecast [blank] strike the coast of Queensland later this week, bringing strong winds and heavy rain.