Get the appPerth will see a burst of sunshine and temperatures climbing to 28C after a wet start to the week. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts the sun returning on Tuesday, with 27C expected, and 28C on Wednesday under mostly sunny skies. Temperatures will ease to 26C on Thursday. Showers are likely to return on Friday, with the top temperature reaching 25C. Rain is also expected on Saturday and Sunday, with highs of 23C.
A University of Chicago research group projects 451,000 extra deaths from heat linked to the current Super El Niño, compared with a normal year. The forecast covers the first nine months of the event, from June to February. Nigeria is projected to face the largest toll in the Sahel, with 31,400 additional heat deaths. Indonesia, India and Brazil also rank among the most affected countries. The researchers describe the temperatures as a preview of conditions expected about 20 years from now.
Penrith Beach will not open until late November, despite temperatures reaching 35 degrees on Monday. Local resident Suzanne Allen expressed frustration over the delayed opening, contacting State Penrith MP Karen McKeown for answers. The NSW Government confirmed the beach will return for its fourth season, with planning and procurement finalised ahead of the summer season. A shuttle bus from Penrith CBD to the beach is also being considered for the upcoming season.