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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Paul Karp

Perth swelters through record six consecutive days over 40C temperatures

Four people in the Swan river drink from cans against Perth city backdrop
Locals cool off with a drink in Perth’s Swan River on Saturday as the city baked in 41.1C heat – the fifth day in a row over 40C before a sixth was registered on Sunday. A cool change is expected on Monday. Photograph: Paul Kane/Getty Images

Perth has registered a record sixth consecutive day over 40C as the heatwave in Western Australia continued on Sunday ahead of an expected cool change on Monday.

Perth reached 40.1C about midday on Sunday, marking the 11th day above 40C this summer.

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