Northern Australia could have dangerously high heat most days of the year by 2100, study finds

Tropical regions including northern Australia could experience dangerously high heat levels most days of the year by 2100, while southern regions of Australia may experience deadly heatwaves annually, new research suggests.

In Australia, the mid-latitudes are south of a line drawn from halfway between Geraldton and Perth in Western Australia to Bourke in New South Wales, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.

King said precautions that could be taken to limit the health impacts of high heat included better forecasting of extreme heat events, planning to ensure people were well hydrated, and discouraging individuals from working outside on the most dangerous days.