47 degrees in Sydney

In the metropolis of Sydney, the mercury reached 47.

The high temperatures, the drought and the strong wind ensure dangerous conditions. In parts of the country no fire can be lit at all.

The extreme heat also causes power failures. Thousands of people were without electricity this weekend, so without air conditioning and fans.

In the course of Monday there will probably be cooling. Then it will be a meager 33 degrees in Sydney, with a chance of rain.